2008 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · BV08 WVO

The most recent MOT on 2021-12-27 shows a pass at 157,483 miles with no defects recorded. This is the only clean MOT in the last five years. However, prior to this, the vehicle failed two consecutive MOTs in late 2020 and late 2019, both at around 153,000 and 148,000 miles respectively. The failures revealed significant safety issues: deteriorated anti-roll bar dust covers, fractured front coil spring, non-functioning lights, and structural damage to the rear bumper. These were serious defects, particularly the fractured coil spring and broken ball joint dust covers, which can lead to loss of control or sudden failure. The brake pads were reported as wearing thin in multiple MOTs, indicating consistent wear but not yet critical. The pattern suggests that mechanical issues were present and unresolved between 2019 and 2020, with some improvements by 2021—no defects found after repairs were made. The trend appears to have stabilised or improved since the 2021 pass, though the earlier failures indicate a period of neglect or deferred maintenance. The absence of further failures since then is positive, but the history raises concerns about how well the vehicle has been maintained post-repairs. The vehicle is 18 years old with 157,483 miles—about 8,750 miles per year.