2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WV58 BFA
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 90,369 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV58 BFA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2024
- 90,369 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.
WV58 BFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (WV58 BFA) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WV58 BFA Mileage History
- 02/09/202275,806 mi
- 19/08/202381,656 mi+5,850 mi
- 03/09/202490,367 mi+8,711 mi
- 09/09/202490,369 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,207 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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