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KS57 GNF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,375 mi
Last recorded100,375 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 GNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 100,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,853 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 94,382 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on rear components

Fail 17 Feb 2024 94,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on rear components

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 92,464 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on rear components

Pass 26 Feb 2022 90,190 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear components

Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,827 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,435 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 83,435 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 78,647 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,172 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,015 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,166 miles

Bonnet latch lever broken

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,953 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,585 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,791 miles

All four tyres getting low on tread

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,144 miles

Nearside rear tyre at 2mm

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 GNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GNF, 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 GNF registered?

KS57 GNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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