2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · HD05 APR
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 30,367 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD05 APR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 30,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD05 APR 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 (HD05 APR) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 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 (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture fractured (1.1.11 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
HD05 APR Mileage History
- 08/02/202228,050 mi
- 24/03/202328,912 mi+862 mi
- 19/06/202429,578 mi+666 mi
- 09/12/202530,364 mi+786 mi
- 11/12/202530,367 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 604 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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