2008 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · G15 KAN
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 193,476 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G15 KAN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2022
- 193,476 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.
G15 KAN 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 C (G15 KAN) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
G15 KAN Mileage History
- 25/11/2021187,678 mi
- 25/11/2021187,678 mi
- 18/11/2022193,476 mi+5,798 mi
Average of roughly 5,919 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
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