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KW57 DFL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,794 mi
Last recorded165,794 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 DFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 165,794 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 165,794 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 153,259 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 145,454 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts stiff both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 133,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 133,119 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 118,265 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 95,502 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,645 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,913 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,702 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,768 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 33,270 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,686 miles

advise front brake pads inner wearing low and front brake discs lipped. advise brake fluid level low.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,819 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 DFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFL, 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 DFL registered?

KW57 DFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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The MOT history for KW57 DFL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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