2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · J14 RCW
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 100,563 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J14 RCW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 100,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J14 RCW Mileage History
- 01/07/201123,121 mi
- 29/06/201231,010 mi+7,889 mi
- 24/06/201337,518 mi+6,508 mi
- 05/09/201447,410 mi+9,892 mi
- 05/09/201447,410 mi
- 24/08/201551,489 mi+4,079 mi
- 22/08/201657,833 mi+6,344 mi
- 08/08/201763,679 mi+5,846 mi
- 28/08/201868,096 mi+4,417 mi
- 28/08/201868,096 mi
- 05/09/201973,096 mi+5,000 mi
- 09/09/201973,141 mi+45 mi
- 15/09/202075,704 mi+2,563 mi
- 30/09/202075,744 mi+40 mi
- 01/09/202177,743 mi+1,999 mi
- 01/09/202282,578 mi+4,835 mi
- 12/09/202388,401 mi+5,823 mi
- 04/10/202492,998 mi+4,597 mi
- 27/09/202595,863 mi+2,865 mi
- 29/09/2026100,520 mi+4,657 mi
- 07/10/2026100,561 mi+41 mi
- 07/10/2026100,563 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,072 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
J14 RCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (J14 RCW) between July 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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