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KS57 FGC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,740 mi
Last recorded136,740 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 136,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 136,739 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 132,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 122,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 115,964 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,164 miles

Column switches loose but secure

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

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

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

Rear suspension - slight play in nearside hub lower bush

both front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2020 101,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,251 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,272 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,192 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 58,388 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,003 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,093 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 44,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,686 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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KS57 FGC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FGC, 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 FGC registered?

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

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