2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WV58 AFU
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 178,042 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,042 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.
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WV58 AFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 03/12/2024
- 178,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV58 AFU 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 (WV58 AFU) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WV58 AFU Mileage History
- 19/10/2022169,120 mi
- 20/10/2022169,123 mi+3 mi
- 27/11/2023173,694 mi+4,571 mi
- 27/11/2023173,694 mi
- 03/12/2024178,042 mi+4,348 mi
Average of roughly 4,199 miles per year across 5 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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