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KN57 CJN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,984 mi
Last recorded127,984 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 CJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 127,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 127,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 120,126 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded over back axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Central rear exhaust bracket missing but system still supported

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 109,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre worn close to wear markers

rear exhaust mounting snapped

rear shockers damping severely reduced

Fail 31 Jan 2015 100,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre worn close to wear markers

rear exhaust mounting snapped

rear shockers damping severely reduced

Pass 7 Feb 2014 84,096 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 66,461 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,234 miles

both front tyres are showing wear on inner and outer edge.

full body under tray fitted.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 25,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet pull tongue missing

both front brake disc showing wear

full under body tray fitted

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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KN57 CJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KN57 CJN, 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 KN57 CJN registered?

KN57 CJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KN57 CJN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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