2008 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport 2.5L 4 Door Auto Saloon 2.5L Petrol · FV57 AVF
2008 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport 2.5L 4 Door Auto Saloon (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 84,477 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES BENZ C230 SPORT 2.5L 4 DOOR AUTO SALOON
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FV57 AVF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2023
- 84,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV57 AVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport 2.5L 4 Door Auto Saloon (FV57 AVF) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2023 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: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Bumper insecure Lower trim insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FV57 AVF Mileage History
- 15/07/202280,788 mi
- 07/08/202384,477 mi+3,689 mi
- 08/08/202384,477 mi
Average of roughly 3,462 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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