2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · FM57 NFU
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 261,586 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM57 NFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 261,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM57 NFU 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 (FM57 NFU) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FM57 NFU Mileage History
- 22/02/2024202,977 mi
- 04/03/2025239,053 mi+36,076 mi
- 05/03/2025239,053 mi
- 09/02/2026261,586 mi+22,533 mi
- 14/02/2026261,586 mi
Average of roughly 29,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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