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KP57 LJV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

210,138 mi
Last recorded210,138 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 LJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 210,138 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 209,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 206,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 206,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 200,108 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 14 Aug 2017 200,108 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

presenter adviced

Pass 9 Aug 2016 193,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 183,429 miles

Engine covers under side trayes fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Diesel leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn thin and scored - pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 174,440 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 174,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 165,042 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 141,702 miles

Near side rear tyre has a cut about 15 - 20mm long but not showing and plychords on inner side wall. Recoment that you change tyre.

Small dent on nearside top of bonnet near the a-pillar just near the tip of passenger side wiper blade.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 110,559 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 110,557 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 109,914 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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KP57 LJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KP57 LJV, 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 KP57 LJV registered?

KP57 LJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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