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KR57 NWE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,072 mi
Last recorded135,072 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 NWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 135,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 135,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 132,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 128,589 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,403 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 122,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working STOP TAIL INOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AT FLEXI JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT ALSO JOINT WORN (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREADS TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2021 108,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

MIL LIGHT TO OLD TO TEST

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

Fail 14 May 2021 108,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

MIL LIGHT TO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB NOT IN RIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 80,852 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 80,852 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 68,767 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 62,005 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 62,005 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2016 54,326 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 49,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,616 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,659 miles

cuts in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

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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KR57 NWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KR57 NWE, 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 KR57 NWE registered?

KR57 NWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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