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KW57 DFE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,722 mi
Last recorded152,722 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 152,722 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 152,721 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 143,555 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre section mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 131,129 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 131,121 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 123,671 miles

o/s r and n/s fr tyre wearing edge

Fail 13 Jul 2022 123,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s r and n/s fr tyre wearing edge

Pass 4 May 2021 112,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test inaccessible

Fail 26 Apr 2021 112,245 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test inaccessible

Pass 28 Apr 2020 104,568 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,458 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,518 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 73,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,111 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,257 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,868 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 42,918 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs wearing thin

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2012 29,596 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,782 miles

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

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 DFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

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

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