2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FG08 DFV
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 128,335 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG08 DFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 128,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG08 DFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (FG08 DFV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes at corroded/dete”; “Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FG08 DFV Mileage History
- 12/10/2022109,010 mi
- 12/10/2023116,845 mi+7,835 mi
- 21/11/2023116,888 mi+43 mi
- 24/10/2024122,211 mi+5,323 mi
- 29/10/2025128,335 mi+6,124 mi
Average of roughly 6,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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