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KW56 DJW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,622 mi
Last recorded176,622 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 DJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 176,622 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 172,059 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 172,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 167,858 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 167,850 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 158,794 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 158,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 147,193 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 135,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 124,235 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 124,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 107,714 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 107,596 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 94,041 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,907 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 78,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,975 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,975 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KW56 DJW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KW56 DJW, 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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KW56 DJW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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