2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BK57 WKZ
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 158,918 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK57 WKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 158,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK57 WKZ 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 (BK57 WKZ) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BK57 WKZ Mileage History
- 12/12/2023144,257 mi
- 13/12/2023144,285 mi+28 mi
- 26/11/2024151,350 mi+7,065 mi
- 09/12/2025158,916 mi+7,566 mi
- 10/12/2025158,918 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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