2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BT08 KBY
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04/06/2008. Recorded mileage 135,405 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 23/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,405 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
BT08 KBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 05/12/2025
- 135,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects 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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BT08 KBY Mileage History
- 29/09/2023122,930 mi
- 17/10/2024131,184 mi+8,254 mi
- 25/10/2024131,213 mi+29 mi
- 25/10/2024131,213 mi
- 05/12/2025135,405 mi+4,192 mi
Average of roughly 5,710 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT08 KBY 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 (BT08 KBY) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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