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NY57 KBU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,540 mi
Last recorded112,540 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 KBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 112,540 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 112,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 104,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,842 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,900 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,505 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 95,040 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 95,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,934 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 87,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,108 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 81,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,030 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 71,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,496 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,727 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 41,845 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,808 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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NY57 KBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NY57 KBU, 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 NY57 KBU registered?

NY57 KBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is NY57 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY57 KBU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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