2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.2L Diesel · RA08 OSZ
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.2L, diesel). First registered 22 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 178,442 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA08 OSZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 178,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA08 OSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (RA08 OSZ) between June 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
RA08 OSZ Mileage History
- 13/06/201180,118 mi
- 20/07/201287,726 mi+7,608 mi
- 13/08/2013149,809 mi+62,083 mi
- 02/08/201499,970 mi-49,839 mi
- 01/08/2015108,691 mi+8,721 mi
- 13/08/2016116,033 mi+7,342 mi
- 17/08/2017123,785 mi+7,752 mi
- 17/08/2017123,785 mi
- 08/08/2018133,240 mi+9,455 mi
- 09/05/2019140,552 mi+7,312 mi
- 09/06/2021156,571 mi+16,019 mi
- 01/06/2022163,509 mi+6,938 mi
- 05/06/2023168,345 mi+4,836 mi
- 05/06/2023168,346 mi+1 mi
- 01/08/2024171,697 mi+3,351 mi
- 24/07/2025174,977 mi+3,280 mi
- 24/07/2025174,977 mi
- 29/07/2026178,442 mi+3,465 mi
Average of roughly 6,500 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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