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KW57 LBJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,060 mi
Last recorded127,060 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 LBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 127,060 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 121,389 miles

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

complete splash shield fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,635 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 92,362 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 83,655 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,224 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,846 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 70,369 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 70,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 65,642 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,085 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,709 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,278 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,263 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 32,263 miles

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

Nearside 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 LBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

KW57 LBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is KW57 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW57 LBJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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