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KW57 LBL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,152 mi
Last recorded116,152 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 LBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 116,152 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 112,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 108,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 100,224 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 100,224 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,868 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 92,868 miles

Brake performance not tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,744 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 83,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,799 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 77,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,797 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,871 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,267 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,726 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,731 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW57 LBL registered?

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

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