2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · JO53 HNX
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 222,169 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JO53 HNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2024
- 222,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JO53 HNX 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 (JO53 HNX) between December 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JO53 HNX Mileage History
- 10/12/2021177,092 mi
- 08/12/2022192,191 mi+15,099 mi
- 14/12/2023207,773 mi+15,582 mi
- 20/11/2024222,106 mi+14,333 mi
- 21/11/2024222,169 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 15,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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