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KW57 DBV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,556 mi
Last recorded120,556 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 120,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 115,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 111,708 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 111,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 111,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror loose and slightly discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,915 miles

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

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

handbrake has only just met minimum requirements requires servicing

Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,012 miles

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,138 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 90,138 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,708 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 80,704 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)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 73,279 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 73,278 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,288 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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,486 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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,896 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 572,299 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,937 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 DBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DBV, 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 DBV registered?

KW57 DBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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