2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · GX58 SBV
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 220,657 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX58 SBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2026
- 220,657 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.
GX58 SBV 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 (GX58 SBV) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GX58 SBV Mileage History
- 24/02/2023156,870 mi
- 19/02/2024181,001 mi+24,131 mi
- 20/02/2024181,002 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/2025205,801 mi+24,799 mi
- 01/02/2026220,657 mi+14,856 mi
Average of roughly 21,715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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