MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
underbody brakes and steering has surface rust
very slight exhaust leak at flexi joint
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
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))
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was KS57 HKL registered?
KS57 HKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.
Is KS57 HKL safe to buy?
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