2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · B22 GBR
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 60,354 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B22 GBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 60,354 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.
B22 GBR 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 (B22 GBR) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
B22 GBR Mileage History
- 09/08/202242,019 mi
- 12/08/202242,057 mi+38 mi
- 25/08/202346,702 mi+4,645 mi
- 15/08/202452,440 mi+5,738 mi
- 27/08/202560,354 mi+7,914 mi
Average of roughly 6,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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