2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BW57 HMH
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 85,645 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BW57 HMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 85,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BW57 HMH Mileage History
- 09/11/202378,201 mi
- 12/04/202478,409 mi+208 mi
- 01/04/202582,017 mi+3,608 mi
- 02/04/202582,017 mi
- 24/04/202685,645 mi+3,628 mi
Average of roughly 3,032 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BW57 HMH 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 (BW57 HMH) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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