2008 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · G3 BNJ
2008 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 121,695 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G3 BNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 121,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G3 BNJ Mileage History
- 26/10/2022163,091 mi
- 19/10/2023101,778 mi-61,313 mi
- 21/10/2024111,054 mi+9,276 mi
- 21/10/2024111,054 mi
- 24/10/2025121,695 mi+10,641 mi
Average of roughly -13,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G3 BNJ 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 C (G3 BNJ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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