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KR57 AVN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,589 mi
Last recorded149,589 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 AVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 149,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 148,004 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front headlamp slightly misty

Pass 7 Oct 2024 145,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 140,354 miles

Front Upper both anti roll bar links dust covers slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 137,850 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 132,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,061 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 130,864 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 119,310 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 119,310 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 109,051 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,810 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 98,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,999 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 83,999 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint off side front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,827 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 64,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,217 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,432 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 36,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs worn badly

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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KR57 AVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KR57 AVN, 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 KR57 AVN registered?

KR57 AVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is KR57 AVN safe to buy?

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