MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm ball joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front flexi brake hose route altered
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed not correctly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Dashboard item (3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail inadequately supported to the vehicle, likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Engine cooling fan operating constantly.
Engine has a rough idle
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle has full length undertrays fitted as standard equipment.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
EPS Light on!
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tires have uneven wear
run flat tire warning message on dash but light not illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tires have uneven wear
run flat tire warning message on dash but light not illuminated
brake pipes surface corroded / been cleaned / greased
front brake discs corroded on edges
underside / components showing surface corrosion
BOTH FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / ENCROACHING ONTO BRAKING SURFACE / SLIGHT FRONT / REAR FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING / NEW BRAKE PADS FITTED TO OLD DISCS / ADVISE TO REPLACE ALL DISCS
FRONT / REAR NO PLATES CABLE TIED ON
SLIGHT PLAY DEVELOPING IN NEARSIDE FRONT W/BEARING
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play nearside front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KW57 CZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KW57 CZP, 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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KW57 CZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 February 2008.
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