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KR57 NWG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,595 mi
Last recorded57,595 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 NWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 57,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 57,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 56,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 55,576 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,594 miles

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

Slight oil leak noted from the automatic transmission, possible sump pan seal

Wear noted on both front and rear brtake disc

Pass 8 Jun 2021 53,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 51,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 46,843 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 46,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 45,122 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,204 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 43,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 41,517 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 41,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,412 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,773 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 34,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,933 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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KR57 NWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR57 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

KR57 NWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is KR57 NWG safe to buy?

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