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KW57 ANX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,553 mi
Last recorded117,553 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 ANX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 117,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 115,370 miles

All brake pipes greased

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 115,370 miles

All brake pipes greased

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 115,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

covers on outer sills and underside

Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,281 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers on underside and outer sills

Fail 16 Mar 2023 113,278 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers on underside and outer sills

Pass 23 Mar 2022 110,586 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 110,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,776 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 101,499 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 101,475 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery poor condition

under floor components corroded

under floor front to rear brake pipes not checked due to factory under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,232 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 101,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,526 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 99,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,202 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 92,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,100 miles

Nearside Front camber arm bush splitting

Offside Front camber arm bush splitting

Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,100 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front camber arm bush splitting

Offside Front camber arm bush splitting

Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,401 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 77,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,105 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,835 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r nail in tyres

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,545 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jan 2012 45,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,966 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 31,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ANX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ANX, 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 ANX registered?

KW57 ANX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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