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KS57 GNN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,549 mi
Last recorded58,549 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 GNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 58,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,850 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,007 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 55,961 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,506 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,352 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 53,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 52,294 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 52,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,367 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,397 miles

NSF, OSF & NSR tyres cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Feb 2017 44,397 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

NSF, OSF & NSR tyres cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,300 miles

Front tyres perishing.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer edge cracks

Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,736 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,180 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 GNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 GNN, 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

How do I check the history of KS57 GNN?

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What year was KS57 GNN registered?

KS57 GNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is KS57 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 GNN 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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