2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LO08 BNX
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 200,963 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LO08 BNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 25/11/2025
- 200,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 BNX 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 (LO08 BNX) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
LO08 BNX Mileage History
- 12/04/2022172,577 mi
- 12/04/2022172,577 mi
- 21/03/2023185,476 mi+12,899 mi
- 05/10/2024200,280 mi+14,804 mi
- 25/11/2025200,963 mi+683 mi
Average of roughly 7,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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