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KS57 GPF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,764 mi
Last recorded144,764 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 144,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 144,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 133,988 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 125,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 115,071 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 103,352 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 103,352 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,607 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,647 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 65,207 miles

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

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

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

Underbody cover fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slightly brake binding

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 65,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slightly brake binding

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,057 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

steering / suspension has play

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 46,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,226 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre 3.1mm

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,641 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 GPF 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 83.3%.

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 GPF, 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 GPF registered?

KS57 GPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is KS57 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 GPF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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