2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BT57 PJT
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 113,592 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT57 PJT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 113,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT57 PJT 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 (BT57 PJT) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BT57 PJT Mileage History
- 03/01/202485,767 mi
- 05/01/202485,836 mi+69 mi
- 15/11/202494,201 mi+8,365 mi
- 15/11/202494,506 mi+305 mi
- 20/10/2025113,592 mi+19,086 mi
Average of roughly 15,494 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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