2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SX08 CAA
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 95,745 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX08 CAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 95,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX08 CAA 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 (SX08 CAA) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
SX08 CAA Mileage History
- 21/06/202490,367 mi
- 22/05/202593,448 mi+3,081 mi
- 03/07/202593,691 mi+243 mi
- 26/05/202695,745 mi+2,054 mi
- 01/06/202695,745 mi
Average of roughly 2,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
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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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