2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SE57 HBL
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 72,479 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SE57 HBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 72,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SE57 HBL Mileage History
- 18/04/202364,555 mi
- 10/04/202468,058 mi+3,503 mi
- 10/04/202571,951 mi+3,893 mi
- 10/04/202571,953 mi+2 mi
- 23/03/202672,479 mi+526 mi
Average of roughly 2,705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SE57 HBL 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 (SE57 HBL) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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