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KW57 DFU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,198 mi
Last recorded106,198 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 106,198 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 95,146 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,165 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 88,165 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,164 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,639 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,624 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,182 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,321 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 DFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

KW57 DFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is KW57 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW57 DFU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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