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KS57 HKM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 HKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020

Exhaust mounting defective Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear box heat shield insecure

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 7 Sep 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear box heat shield insecure

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 20 Jun 2019

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 May 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2017
Fail 2 May 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,867 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,784 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,193 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,326 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM registered?

KS57 HKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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