2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KW08 VLX
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2008. Recorded mileage 71,345 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW08 VLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 71,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW08 VLX 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 (KW08 VLX) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch next to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (camber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
KW08 VLX Mileage History
- 25/05/202264,169 mi
- 13/06/202367,139 mi+2,970 mi
- 11/06/202469,255 mi+2,116 mi
- 12/06/202469,258 mi+3 mi
- 02/06/202571,345 mi+2,087 mi
Average of roughly 2,374 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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