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KW57 ANF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,131 mi
Last recorded108,131 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 ANF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 108,131 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 108,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 102,981 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,389 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,222 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,744 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 84,736 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,746 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 80,746 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,377 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 69,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 62,365 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 62,295 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 55,752 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,865 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 47,865 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,246 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,801 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,897 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 24,569 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,569 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,848 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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KW57 ANF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KW57 ANF, 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

How do I check the history of KW57 ANF?

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What year was KW57 ANF registered?

KW57 ANF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is KW57 ANF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW57 ANF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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