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KK57 KTE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,099 mi
Last recorded89,099 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 KTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 89,099 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,864 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 83,783 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,460 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 74,873 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 71,051 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,172 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,793 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 63,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,369 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 59,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,773 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,988 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 49,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 45,719 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 40,194 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,063 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,360 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,029 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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KK57 KTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KK57 KTE, 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 KK57 KTE registered?

KK57 KTE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is KK57 KTE safe to buy?

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