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KM57 WYA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,787 mi
Last recorded70,787 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 WYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,787 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 70,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 67,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 63,426 miles

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

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

undertray's fitted not allowing full inspection of various items

Fail 8 May 2018 63,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertray's fitted not allowing full inspection of various items

Pass 24 May 2017 59,049 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,832 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 33,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2013 33,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,822 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,670 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,615 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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KM57 WYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KM57 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

KM57 WYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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