2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · HV08 ODY
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 87,222 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- 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.
HV08 ODY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 87,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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HV08 ODY Mileage History
- 18/02/2011104,615 mi
- 18/02/2011104,615 mi
- 03/04/20120 mi-104,615 mi
- 03/04/201336,296 mi+36,296 mi
- 29/03/201439,862 mi+3,566 mi
- 08/04/201547,959 mi+8,097 mi
- 10/09/201659,762 mi+11,803 mi
- 07/09/201769,879 mi+10,117 mi
- 17/08/201877,456 mi+7,577 mi
- 16/09/201983,725 mi+6,269 mi
- 19/03/202186,927 mi+3,202 mi
- 24/03/202186,927 mi
- 11/06/202486,976 mi+49 mi
- 12/08/202587,220 mi+244 mi
- 12/08/202587,222 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -1,201 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
HV08 ODY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (HV08 ODY) between February 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both AFTER MARKET HID FITTED (4.1.4 (c))”.
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