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KR57 LGX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,158 mi
Last recorded143,158 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 LGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 143,158 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 143,158 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side reapeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side reapeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 126,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 109,968 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,901 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 31,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,683 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019

Direction indicator not working door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,171 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 66,161 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers not damping

Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,064 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,858 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,185 miles

engine manegiment light stays on

Pass 29 Jun 2013 41,464 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,658 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,200 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 LGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LGX, 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 LGX registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR57 LGX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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