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KS57 FHC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,534 mi
Last recorded79,534 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 FHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 79,534 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,073 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 78,073 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,884 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 74,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 72,087 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 69,508 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 69,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 67,571 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 67,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 59,662 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 52,629 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 42,850 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,369 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,166 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 25,266 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,211 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 FHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS57 FHC registered?

KS57 FHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is KS57 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 FHC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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