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CA57 KEJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,447 mi
Last recorded109,447 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 KEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 109,447 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 109,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint on rear arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 102,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint on rear arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 98,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,188 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 89,990 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,271 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 60,726 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 50,596 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underneath vehicle has full cover obscuring components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 34,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2013 34,381 miles

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

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

offside rear starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,673 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 23,323 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 18,046 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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CA57 KEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA57 KEJ, 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 CA57 KEJ registered?

CA57 KEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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