2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RE08 EEW
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16/04/2008. Recorded mileage 255,947 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,947 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2148cc
RE08 EEW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2022
- 255,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RE08 EEW Mileage History
- 30/03/201139,885 mi
- 21/03/201251,362 mi+11,477 mi
- 21/03/201360,920 mi+9,558 mi
- 17/04/201471,311 mi+10,391 mi
- 15/04/201581,071 mi+9,760 mi
- 03/06/201581,831 mi+760 mi
- 03/06/201581,831 mi
- 23/05/201696,760 mi+14,929 mi
- 23/05/2017104,606 mi+7,846 mi
- 19/02/2019128,716 mi+24,110 mi
- 19/02/2019128,716 mi
- 20/02/2020152,479 mi+23,763 mi
- 20/02/2020152,479 mi
- 01/03/2021155,317 mi+2,838 mi
- 01/03/2021155,318 mi+1 mi
- 09/03/2022255,947 mi+100,629 mi
- 17/03/2022255,947 mi
Average of roughly 19,706 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
RE08 EEW 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 (RE08 EEW) between March 2011 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2022 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: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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