2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BL57 XCF
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 99,103 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL57 XCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 99,103 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.
BL57 XCF 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 (BL57 XCF) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BL57 XCF Mileage History
- 11/05/202291,678 mi
- 12/05/202393,882 mi+2,204 mi
- 14/05/202496,734 mi+2,852 mi
- 13/05/202599,103 mi+2,369 mi
- 13/05/202599,103 mi
Average of roughly 2,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
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