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2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · S2 REC

S2 REC

2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 55,536 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2008 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
55,536 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2148cc

S2 REC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
  • 55,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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S2 REC Mileage History

  1. 31/01/202352,408 mi
  2. 09/01/202453,417 mi+1,009 mi
  3. 23/01/202453,464 mi+47 mi
  4. 14/01/202554,228 mi+764 mi
  5. 06/01/202655,536 mi+1,308 mi

Average of roughly 1,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S2 REC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (S2 REC) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
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