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KW57 DHD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

188,553 mi
Last recorded188,553 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 DHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 188,553 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 185,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 177,784 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and osr inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 168,857 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2022 160,782 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2021 155,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 141,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 116,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 108,645 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 98,146 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 98,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 92,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 78,156 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,538 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

indicating B service overdue 660 days

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,757 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,617 miles

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

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 DHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DHD, 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 DHD registered?

KW57 DHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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The MOT history for KW57 DHD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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