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AY57 KNX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,101 mi
Last recorded176,101 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 KNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 176,101 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 172,888 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 169,867 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 166,370 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 165,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 164,878 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 164,112 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 164,112 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2015 132,830 miles

engine management light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 113,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front road wheel slight damage outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,246 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,183 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,175 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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AY57 KNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY57 KNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY57 KNX registered?

AY57 KNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is AY57 KNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY57 KNX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY57 KNX have outstanding finance?

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