2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FE08 XEL
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22/03/2008. Recorded mileage 183,481 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2148cc
FE08 XEL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 183,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FE08 XEL Mileage History
- 26/05/201134,917 mi
- 07/06/201248,257 mi+13,340 mi
- 21/05/201360,214 mi+11,957 mi
- 20/05/201470,671 mi+10,457 mi
- 09/05/201582,012 mi+11,341 mi
- 14/05/201688,288 mi+6,276 mi
- 01/06/2017103,518 mi+15,230 mi
- 02/06/2018118,916 mi+15,398 mi
- 07/06/2019132,612 mi+13,696 mi
- 03/12/2020152,649 mi+20,037 mi
- 08/02/2022101,947 mi-50,702 mi
- 16/02/2022101,949 mi+2 mi
- 20/02/2023167,412 mi+65,463 mi
- 20/02/2024172,940 mi+5,528 mi
- 27/02/2024172,949 mi+9 mi
- 07/03/2025178,068 mi+5,119 mi
- 09/03/2026183,451 mi+5,383 mi
- 11/03/2026183,481 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 10,043 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FE08 XEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (FE08 XEL) between May 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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