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KK57 KVB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,095 mi
Last recorded142,095 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 142,095 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 131,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 119,965 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 113,457 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 113,204 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 93,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,393 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,340 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,965 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,291 miles

Baby seat fitted to N/S/R seat preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Small chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 65,291 miles

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

Baby seat fitted to N/S/R seat preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smear screen slightly

N/S/F tyre worn on edegs

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

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Small chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 57,929 miles

parking brake ratchet broken

wipers poor starting to smear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake ratchet broken

wipers poor starting to smear

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,033 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 50,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KK57 KVB, 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 KVB registered?

KK57 KVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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