2008 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · BT08 RXC
2008 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 117,475 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT08 RXC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 117,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT08 RXC 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 E (BT08 RXC) between May 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BT08 RXC Mileage History
- 25/05/201137,858 mi
- 01/08/201252,895 mi+15,037 mi
- 01/10/201362,797 mi+9,902 mi
- 25/10/201471,239 mi+8,442 mi
- 05/11/201471,444 mi+205 mi
- 06/11/201471,444 mi
- 17/09/201578,428 mi+6,984 mi
- 17/09/201686,303 mi+7,875 mi
- 08/09/201792,245 mi+5,942 mi
- 08/09/201792,246 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/201895,386 mi+3,140 mi
- 21/08/201895,356 mi-30 mi
- 22/08/201997,065 mi+1,709 mi
- 23/10/2020100,063 mi+2,998 mi
- 23/10/2020100,063 mi
- 03/11/2021101,054 mi+991 mi
- 13/10/2022104,140 mi+3,086 mi
- 10/10/2023108,833 mi+4,693 mi
- 21/12/2024113,759 mi+4,926 mi
- 04/12/2025117,475 mi+3,716 mi
Average of roughly 5,480 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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