2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · WU08 TLF
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 86,685 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU08 TLF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 86,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU08 TLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (WU08 TLF) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
WU08 TLF Mileage History
- 08/07/202277,953 mi
- 14/07/202380,961 mi+3,008 mi
- 24/06/202483,862 mi+2,901 mi
- 08/07/202586,685 mi+2,823 mi
Average of roughly 2,910 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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