2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BV08 HCD
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 64,240 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV08 HCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 64,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 HCD 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 (BV08 HCD) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BV08 HCD Mileage History
- 15/03/202250,309 mi
- 05/04/202352,565 mi+2,256 mi
- 27/03/202457,115 mi+4,550 mi
- 01/04/202560,002 mi+2,887 mi
- 01/04/202664,240 mi+4,238 mi
Average of roughly 3,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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