2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BO53 TYE
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 175,466 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,466 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BO53 TYE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
- 175,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BO53 TYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (BO53 TYE) between October 2011 and February 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BO53 TYE Mileage History
- 04/10/201123,692 mi
- 03/10/201236,393 mi+12,701 mi
- 03/10/201236,393 mi
- 09/10/201348,832 mi+12,439 mi
- 09/10/201348,832 mi
- 07/10/201459,801 mi+10,969 mi
- 12/02/201564,902 mi+5,101 mi
- 26/02/201675,162 mi+10,260 mi
- 19/04/201785,944 mi+10,782 mi
- 19/04/201785,944 mi
- 08/05/2018105,028 mi+19,084 mi
- 09/07/2019121,454 mi+16,426 mi
- 30/12/2020139,563 mi+18,109 mi
- 21/02/2022155,998 mi+16,435 mi
- 13/02/2023162,798 mi+6,800 mi
- 14/02/2023162,799 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/2024166,630 mi+3,831 mi
- 21/02/2024166,630 mi
- 19/02/2025175,466 mi+8,836 mi
- 21/02/2025175,466 mi
Average of roughly 11,339 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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