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PL57 RWW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,700 mi
Last recorded176,700 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 RWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 176,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 173,441 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 173,441 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 167,583 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 167,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 166,913 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 166,913 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 165,865 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 164,917 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 162,538 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 146,617 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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PL57 RWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PL57 RWW, 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 PL57 RWW registered?

PL57 RWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is PL57 RWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 RWW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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