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RK57 ULW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,238 mi
Last recorded84,238 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 ULW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 84,238 miles

Front anti roll bar link boots cracking

Nearside side repeater lamp cover missing

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 82,191 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 81,469 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 80,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,386 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,196 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,629 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 13 Feb 2018 77,580 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,938 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,399 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 72,736 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,571 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,049 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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RK57 ULW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK57 ULW, 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 RK57 ULW registered?

RK57 ULW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RK57 ULW safe to buy?

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