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BK57 WKY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,991 mi
Last recorded128,991 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 WKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 128,991 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 128,718 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 127,839 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 126,563 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,374 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 119,933 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,745 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 111,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 99,518 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

movement in rack

Fail 11 Jul 2014 99,516 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

movement in rack

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/side front tyre cuts on outer wall

Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/side front tyre cuts on outer wall

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,433 miles

n/side front tyre outer wall marked (kerbed}

Fail 11 Jun 2012 68,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/side front tyre outer wall marked (kerbed}

Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,833 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,858 miles

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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BK57 WKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK57 WKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK57 WKY registered?

BK57 WKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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