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MW57 YSK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,156 mi
Last recorded40,156 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 40,156 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 40,058 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working significantly low light intensity also lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 36,570 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has impact on intensity, needs attention (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 36,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has impact on intensity, needs attention (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 32,306 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light also Light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 27,965 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 27,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 23,462 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 18,415 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 14,580 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 11,059 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 10,882 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 10,688 miles

All four tyres perishing on outer edges

Nearside Front anti roll bar dust cover has slight leak of grease

Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,503 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,327 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 10,172 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 9,070 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 7,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 5,789 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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MW57 YSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

MW57 YSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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