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KS57 CPY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,671 mi
Last recorded194,671 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 CPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 194,671 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components rear

Pass 27 Jan 2024 190,097 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on suspension components rear

Pass 28 Jan 2023 185,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 181,581 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 176,084 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 172,562 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 138,788 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,134 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 105,780 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 105,654 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,442 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,204 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 71,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 70,878 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,790 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 62,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,895 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,479 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres sidewalls damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,039 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn.

sill covers and under trays fitted.

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings.

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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KS57 CPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS57 CPY, 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 KS57 CPY registered?

KS57 CPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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