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KK57 KUP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,395 mi
Last recorded118,395 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 KUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,395 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,936 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 108,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,292 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 94,126 miles

245/40/17 x 4,,,,P3................

Pass 31 Mar 2022 93,024 miles

245/40/17 X 4..PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 84,747 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,549 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 79,547 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,986 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 67,984 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,416 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,004 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,869 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,038 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 34,038 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,705 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 KUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KUP, 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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KK57 KUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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