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KS57 HKL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,333 mi
Last recorded143,333 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 143,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2020 137,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension bushes starting to detiorate

underbody steering brake and underbody has surface rust

Pass 23 Oct 2019 129,703 miles

underbody brakes and steering has surface rust

very slight exhaust leak at flexi joint

Fail 22 Oct 2019 129,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody brakes and steering has surface rust

very slight exhaust leak at flexi joint

Pass 21 Jul 2018 125,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,035 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 115,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb required (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 108,463 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 108,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,565 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 84,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust emissions to clean to test.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,232 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,123 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,995 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,080 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 HKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc 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 HKL, 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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KS57 HKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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