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KS57 FGA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,216 mi
Last recorded69,216 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 FGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 69,216 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 68,520 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2025 68,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 67,764 miles

rear chassis corroding

Nearside Front tyre wall slight chip

rear chassis corroding

Fail 3 Jan 2024 67,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wall slight chip

rear chassis corroding

rear chassis corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2023 66,718 miles

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

handbrake only just met effeincy

rear chassis corroding

under trays fitted difficult to inspect testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2022 65,065 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 65,065 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,710 miles

Nearside Rear tyre big nail

rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 62,704 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,607 miles

handbrake shoes need adjustments

Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,698 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 55,034 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 55,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lower arm/inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,536 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 51,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,066 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,253 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,669 miles

o/s/rear jack mounting missing

Fail 19 Jan 2011 24,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/rear jack mounting missing

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 FGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KS57 FGA, 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 FGA registered?

KS57 FGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is KS57 FGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 FGA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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