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KN57 NWP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,247 mi
Last recorded150,247 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 NWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 150,247 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 139,871 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 120,958 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 120,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 117,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 114,169 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 110,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 103,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall has slightly damage,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 103,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall has slightly damage,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 98,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 119,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,772 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 94,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 85,494 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,083 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,663 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,939 miles

chip in screen

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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KN57 NWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN57 NWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN57 NWP registered?

KN57 NWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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