2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BL08 WZD
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29/07/2008. Recorded mileage 159,766 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,766 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2148cc
BL08 WZD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2022
- 159,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BL08 WZD Mileage History
- 07/07/201164,589 mi
- 25/07/201282,464 mi+17,875 mi
- 13/07/201389,009 mi+6,545 mi
- 21/07/201494,634 mi+5,625 mi
- 23/07/2015107,599 mi+12,965 mi
- 06/09/2016117,961 mi+10,362 mi
- 05/01/2018128,924 mi+10,963 mi
- 05/01/2018128,924 mi
- 14/12/2018134,751 mi+5,827 mi
- 18/12/2019144,141 mi+9,390 mi
- 20/12/2020151,814 mi+7,673 mi
- 25/01/2022159,764 mi+7,950 mi
- 25/01/2022159,766 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,018 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
BL08 WZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (BL08 WZD) between July 2011 and January 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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