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EN57 KJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,640 mi
Last recorded76,640 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 KJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 76,640 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 75,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,613 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 68,672 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,662 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 65,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 65,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both number plates distorted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,541 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 61,541 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 56,975 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,357 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,432 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 47,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,614 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 44,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,249 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,742 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,414 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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EN57 KJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN57 KJZ, 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 EN57 KJZ registered?

EN57 KJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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