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KR57 LHN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,466 mi
Last recorded54,466 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 LHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,466 miles

undertrays fitted

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 54,466 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 52,747 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 50,704 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 50,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,656 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 49,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 46,259 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,075 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covrer sills fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,605 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,658 miles

advise brake pad warnig light coming on

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 LHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KR57 LHN, 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 LHN registered?

KR57 LHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is KR57 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 LHN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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