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KS57 GXA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,508 mi
Last recorded76,508 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 GXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,508 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 70,917 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive cannot see what is leaking as under trays on car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,771 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,738 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 65,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 62,876 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Engine management light on

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 62,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Engine management light on

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer shoulders very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,642 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,213 miles

both rear tyres cracked on edges and nearside rear close to the limit on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2016 57,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked on edges and nearside rear close to the limit on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,698 miles

No exhaust emissions detected at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,829 miles

NSF tyre outer side wall slightly perished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,938 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 41,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,794 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 GXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GXA, 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 GXA registered?

KS57 GXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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