2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · S1 BJB
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 90,804 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S1 BJB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 90,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S1 BJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (S1 BJB) between September 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S1 BJB Mileage History
- 15/09/201113,792 mi
- 15/09/201113,792 mi
- 28/08/201218,872 mi+5,080 mi
- 19/09/201328,213 mi+9,341 mi
- 02/09/201438,455 mi+10,242 mi
- 02/09/201438,455 mi
- 27/08/201549,068 mi+10,613 mi
- 02/09/201656,707 mi+7,639 mi
- 13/09/201764,044 mi+7,337 mi
- 11/09/201870,815 mi+6,771 mi
- 19/09/201977,183 mi+6,368 mi
- 19/09/202080,190 mi+3,007 mi
- 21/09/202182,563 mi+2,373 mi
- 21/09/202182,563 mi
- 23/09/202285,141 mi+2,578 mi
- 20/09/202386,934 mi+1,793 mi
- 16/09/202488,518 mi+1,584 mi
- 17/09/202488,521 mi+3 mi
- 16/09/202589,666 mi+1,145 mi
- 16/09/202589,665 mi-1 mi
- 16/09/202690,804 mi+1,139 mi
Average of roughly 5,133 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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