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KR57 GYC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,382 mi
Last recorded153,382 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 GYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 153,382 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 153,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2024 150,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 145,020 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chiped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 145,018 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chiped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 127,638 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,290 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 113,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 107,580 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 107,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,644 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,334 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers smeary

Fail 30 Mar 2017 84,334 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,667 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,463 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,147 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,598 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,971 miles

rear tyres @ 3mm 245/40/17

Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,243 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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KR57 GYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

KR57 GYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is KR57 GYC safe to buy?

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