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KR57 YGM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,420 mi
Last recorded129,420 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 129,420 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2025 118,240 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 107,578 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 107,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,543 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 30 Jan 2023 99,542 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,331 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 88,331 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 85,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,434 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm outer ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 71,340 miles

Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,906 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 65,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,646 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight chip out side zone A

slight damage to sidewall o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,826 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,025 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,768 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 YGM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel 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 YGM, 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 YGM registered?

KR57 YGM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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