2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · GF08 AOM
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 95,325 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF08 AOM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 95,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF08 AOM 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 (GF08 AOM) between July 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GF08 AOM Mileage History
- 17/07/202377,689 mi
- 18/07/202377,692 mi+3 mi
- 30/07/202489,380 mi+11,688 mi
- 30/07/202489,380 mi
- 18/12/202595,325 mi+5,945 mi
Average of roughly 7,278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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