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KS57 GPE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,437 mi
Last recorded106,437 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 GPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,636 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 101,634 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror cover damage and insure.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads on 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 96,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working Mirror indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads on 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,508 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 91,508 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,017 miles

offside front and nearside front tyre treads are getting low 3.00mm

Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,118 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 63,386 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,640 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,058 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 GPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE registered?

KS57 GPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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