2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · OO04 BYF
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 138,133 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO04 BYF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 138,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO04 BYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (OO04 BYF) between June 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
OO04 BYF Mileage History
- 09/06/201133,902 mi
- 10/06/201133,902 mi
- 07/06/201243,608 mi+9,706 mi
- 28/11/201348,973 mi+5,365 mi
- 02/06/201451,281 mi+2,308 mi
- 07/08/201556,444 mi+5,163 mi
- 18/08/201556,534 mi+90 mi
- 29/07/201661,586 mi+5,052 mi
- 11/07/201765,994 mi+4,408 mi
- 25/06/201883,676 mi+17,682 mi
- 10/07/2019101,397 mi+17,721 mi
- 09/01/2021109,669 mi+8,272 mi
- 16/01/2021109,717 mi+48 mi
- 04/01/2022117,270 mi+7,553 mi
- 29/12/2022123,529 mi+6,259 mi
- 29/12/2022123,529 mi
- 02/01/2024128,285 mi+4,756 mi
- 17/12/2024133,407 mi+5,122 mi
- 05/01/2026138,133 mi+4,726 mi
Average of roughly 7,151 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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