2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BK08 PHZ
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 03 May 2008. Recorded mileage 208,927 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK08 PHZ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2022
- 208,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK08 PHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (BK08 PHZ) between March 2011 and September 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2022 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (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.
BK08 PHZ Mileage History
- 19/03/201173,010 mi
- 09/03/201293,743 mi+20,733 mi
- 04/05/2013123,663 mi+29,920 mi
- 04/05/2013123,663 mi
- 23/05/2014146,128 mi+22,465 mi
- 23/05/2014146,128 mi
- 23/05/2015152,303 mi+6,175 mi
- 28/05/2016158,221 mi+5,918 mi
- 04/07/2017165,589 mi+7,368 mi
- 02/08/2018177,270 mi+11,681 mi
- 07/10/2019188,607 mi+11,337 mi
- 01/10/2020191,114 mi+2,507 mi
- 27/09/2021201,965 mi+10,851 mi
- 05/09/2022208,927 mi+6,962 mi
Average of roughly 11,854 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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