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KP57 PWJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,174 mi
Last recorded105,174 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 PWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 105,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,579 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front Headlamp cleaning device cover insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 3 Apr 2017 102,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 1 Apr 2017 102,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp unit slightly insecure

Nearside Rear 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 also clipped in the wrong buckle ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper poor

Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,215 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 100,213 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,705 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2014 94,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2014 94,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

One of the front nearside side light bulbs is not working

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 85,711 miles

Front wipers smearing when tested

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

Rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,114 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,911 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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KP57 PWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP57 PWJ, 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 KP57 PWJ registered?

KP57 PWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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