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KM57 WRG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,019 mi
Last recorded152,019 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 WRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 152,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 146,794 miles

covers fitted at time of inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2021 141,555 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2020 135,563 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 135,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 129,564 miles

Glow plug indicator permanently on

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 Feb 2019 116,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,280 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 12 Jun 2017 101,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,969 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 85,787 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 20 May 2014 77,020 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,958 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 68,939 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,769 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 62,769 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,282 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,030 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)

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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KM57 WRG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KM57 WRG, 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 KM57 WRG registered?

KM57 WRG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is KM57 WRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM57 WRG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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