2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FT08 DWV
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 142,368 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,368 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.
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FT08 DWV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 142,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT08 DWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (FT08 DWV) between March 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s/f (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”.
FT08 DWV Mileage History
- 23/03/2022130,019 mi
- 23/03/2022130,019 mi
- 18/01/2024131,728 mi+1,709 mi
- 17/01/2025142,368 mi+10,640 mi
Average of roughly 4,374 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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