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KS57 HHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,024 mi
Last recorded67,024 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 HHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 67,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 59,467 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 59,465 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 58,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 54,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 54,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,690 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 44,789 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 44,789 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 42,426 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,934 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 35,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 31,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 31,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,758 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 25,031 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 22,065 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 19,183 miles

screw in passenger side front tyre,handbrake low on passenger side.

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 HHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HHJ, 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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How do I check the history of KS57 HHJ?

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What year was KS57 HHJ registered?

KS57 HHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is KS57 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 HHJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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