2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KN58 OSA
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 106,381 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN58 OSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 106,381 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.
KN58 OSA 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 (KN58 OSA) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KN58 OSA Mileage History
- 02/09/202289,857 mi
- 02/09/202289,860 mi+3 mi
- 29/08/202395,753 mi+5,893 mi
- 28/08/2024101,058 mi+5,305 mi
- 27/08/2025106,381 mi+5,323 mi
Average of roughly 5,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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