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MW57 CSF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,574 mi
Last recorded118,574 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 CSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 118,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 106,117 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 99,655 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,140 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front And Rear Pads 80% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,665 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 79,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,118 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 49,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 49,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2017 35,682 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2016 26,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,334 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2015 21,334 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,132 miles

brake discs corroded

tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 21,047 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,913 miles

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

nearside front tyre scrubed on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread(Conti 245/40/17w)

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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MW57 CSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MW57 CSF, 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 MW57 CSF registered?

MW57 CSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is MW57 CSF safe to buy?

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