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KK57 KTG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,477 mi
Last recorded184,477 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 KTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 184,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 181,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brakes overheated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Apr 2021 181,175 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under the under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after handbrake application (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under the under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding after handbrake application (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brakes overheated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

front windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Apr 2020 174,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 168,028 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 159,287 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 151,083 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 151,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 131,760 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 103,921 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 100,107 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,179 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,362 miles

FRONT TYRES UNEVENLEY WORN

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KTG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KTG, 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 KTG registered?

KK57 KTG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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