2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · NX08 PFA
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 167,734 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,734 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.
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NX08 PFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2024
- 167,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX08 PFA 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 (NX08 PFA) between January 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NX08 PFA Mileage History
- 03/01/2023155,055 mi
- 14/12/2023161,129 mi+6,074 mi
- 14/12/2023161,129 mi
- 13/12/2024167,734 mi+6,605 mi
- 13/12/2024167,734 mi
Average of roughly 6,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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