2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KT08 EHL
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 05 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 159,558 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT08 EHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 159,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT08 EHL 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 (KT08 EHL) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Emission control equipment obviously defective injectors leaking (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to injectors leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KT08 EHL Mileage History
- 12/08/2024147,096 mi
- 12/08/2024147,096 mi
- 01/09/2025154,610 mi+7,514 mi
- 01/10/2025154,620 mi+10 mi
- 21/09/2026159,558 mi+4,938 mi
Average of roughly 5,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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