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DS57 KTU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,475 mi
Last recorded80,475 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 KTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service Due light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 66,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service Due light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front link arm rubber split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,875 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,579 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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DS57 KTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS57 KTU, 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 DS57 KTU registered?

DS57 KTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is DS57 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 KTU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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