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KW57 ANR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,762 mi
Last recorded152,762 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 ANR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 152,762 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 146,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 146,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 142,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 142,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 138,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 135,558 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 132,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 132,545 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 130,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 12 Jun 2020 130,588 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2019 124,888 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 112,013 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,596 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 98,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 86,793 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,468 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges

Fail 3 Nov 2015 74,436 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,879 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 43,845 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,128 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 21,912 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 ANR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ANR, 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 KW57 ANR registered?

KW57 ANR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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