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KA57 RUS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,500 mi
Last recorded171,500 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 RUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 171,500 miles

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

advise parking brake adjustment

Fail 12 Oct 2020 171,500 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advise parking brake adjustment

Pass 12 Feb 2019 154,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 144,489 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Close To Legal Limit 1.9mm

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Arm Towards Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 144,489 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Close To Legal Limit 1.9mm

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Arm Towards Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 126,653 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 125,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 125,909 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 118,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 108,117 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 108,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,145 miles

nearside rear tryre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2012 85,091 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2011 73,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre near wear indicators

rear bumper damaged

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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KA57 RUS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KA57 RUS, 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 KA57 RUS registered?

KA57 RUS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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