2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RA08 OTN
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 169,591 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA08 OTN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2023
- 169,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA08 OTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (RA08 OTN) between August 2011 and June 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RA08 OTN Mileage History
- 09/08/2011101,604 mi
- 15/08/2012126,932 mi+25,328 mi
- 04/10/2013131,316 mi+4,384 mi
- 04/10/2013131,316 mi
- 27/11/2014134,579 mi+3,263 mi
- 23/11/2015138,233 mi+3,654 mi
- 01/12/2016141,676 mi+3,443 mi
- 01/11/2017147,591 mi+5,915 mi
- 09/04/2019154,290 mi+6,699 mi
- 10/04/2019154,290 mi
- 13/06/2020158,923 mi+4,633 mi
- 13/06/2020158,923 mi
- 22/06/2021161,128 mi+2,205 mi
- 22/06/2021161,130 mi+2 mi
- 17/06/2022165,198 mi+4,068 mi
- 13/06/2023169,590 mi+4,392 mi
- 13/06/2023169,591 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,740 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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