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KS57 FHG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,619 mi
Last recorded87,619 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 FHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 87,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 87,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Washer jet weak.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and both rear tyres 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 84,663 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and both rear tyres 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 81,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge , rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing ( tread is 4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where it joins flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all that are exposed , slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 75,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all that are exposed , slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

wipers poor

Pass 15 May 2019 71,135 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 71,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 66,825 miles

rear exhaust system support is corroded

slight rear brake pipe corrosion

Fail 10 May 2018 66,825 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust system support is detached

slight rear brake pipe corrosion

Pass 18 May 2017 62,702 miles

light corrosion on rear brake pipes

one exhaust hanger detached

slight insecurity on osf headlight

Fail 17 May 2017 62,702 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

light corrosion on rear brake pipes

one exhaust hanger detached

osf tyre tread close to legal limit

slight insecurity on osf headlight

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,269 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat,seat belt not checked

rear exhaust hanger detached

slight insecurity on osf head light

Fail 28 Apr 2016 58,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nsr seat,seat belt not checked

rear brake pads close to mot limits

rear exhaust hanger detached

slight insecurity on osf head light

Pass 21 May 2015 52,922 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 52,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Very slight play in Offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,257 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED N/S/R

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,384 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 32,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 26 Nov 2010 23,940 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 FHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FHG, 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 FHG registered?

KS57 FHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is KS57 FHG safe to buy?

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