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BW57 LWK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,331 mi
Last recorded115,331 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 LWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 115,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 115,328 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 109,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 101,922 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 98,306 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 98,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 94,975 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 93,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 91,731 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 89,259 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,449 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,104 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,684 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear tyres 2-4mm of tread.

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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BW57 LWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BW57 LWK, 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 BW57 LWK registered?

BW57 LWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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