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KW57 LBK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

134,816 mi
Last recorded134,816 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 134,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides wearing low with slight damage and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to various brake lines

Pass 27 Sep 2023 125,259 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 119,600 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,142 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 104,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 99,299 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front main beam bulbs are multi coloured type and bulbs NOT fitted correctly

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,630 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,293 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,518 miles

BULB FAULT TELL TALE ON BUT BULB SEEMS TO BE WORKING

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAR BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,711 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 24,709 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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 LBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LBK, 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 LBK registered?

KW57 LBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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The MOT history for KW57 LBK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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