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KW57 GOP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,155 mi
Last recorded151,155 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 GOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 151,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 145,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front tyre tread is wearing low on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2025 145,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R1791Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front tyre tread is wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2024 137,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 137,671 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 128,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front (rear most )lower suspension arm appears to be of a different design to original fitment

Fail 14 Mar 2023 128,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front (rear most )lower suspension arm appears to be of a different design to original fitment

Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,865 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,830 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 76,830 miles

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

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,018 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 66,018 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,732 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 57,732 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 49,075 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,075 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 41,798 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,037 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 36,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,193 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,211 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 14,760 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 GOP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GOP, 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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KW57 GOP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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