2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · S7 JBE
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 100,260 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S7 JBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 100,260 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.
S7 JBE 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 (S7 JBE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S7 JBE Mileage History
- 05/09/202276,568 mi
- 11/09/202385,030 mi+8,462 mi
- 05/09/202493,216 mi+8,186 mi
- 26/08/2025100,260 mi+7,044 mi
- 05/09/2025100,260 mi
Average of roughly 7,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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