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KR57 LFV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,239 mi
Last recorded77,239 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 77,239 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer brake pipe union corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 75,028 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 72,541 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 72,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 68,495 miles

Central Center exhaust clamp severely corroded likely to become detached in future

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front E1 control arm bushings split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated E1 control arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated H1 control arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses starting to show signs of perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 68,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn H1 control arm bushing split and has leaked all fluid out causing excessive movement in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Center exhaust clamp severely corroded likely to become detached in future

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front H1 control arm ball joint dust covers split allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front E1 control arm bushings split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated E1 control arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses starting to show signs of perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 65,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,854 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished/damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre valve badly perished/damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,599 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,330 miles

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

offside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,190 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,965 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,326 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 42,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 33,093 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 33,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,576 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 22,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 LFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LFV, 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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KR57 LFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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