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CY57 KUW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,169 mi
Last recorded84,169 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 KUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,169 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 82,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,292 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 78,085 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective does not clear screen well (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front dash showing warning light for n/s/f parking light

Offside Front washer jet weak

Fail 21 Jul 2022 76,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2021 73,815 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 72,178 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,714 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 69,456 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 64,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,385 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 59,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,614 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,722 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 52,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,968 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 43,363 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 24 Feb 2011 39,957 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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CY57 KUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CY57 KUW, 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 CY57 KUW registered?

CY57 KUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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