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KM57 WRJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,026 mi
Last recorded151,026 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 WRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 151,026 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tail light lens slightly defective

Fail 7 Oct 2025 151,024 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tail light lens slightly defective

Pass 1 Oct 2024 141,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 127,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 127,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 115,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 106,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 100,321 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 94,792 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,897 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,494 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,457 miles

nearside headlamp slightly dim

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,303 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,589 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,703 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

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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KM57 WRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KM57 WRJ, 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 KM57 WRJ registered?

KM57 WRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is KM57 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM57 WRJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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