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KS57 NYY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,472 mi
Last recorded77,472 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 NYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 77,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 77,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached Wing mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , both, rust (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, and images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside repeater lens broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake balance 129/200

Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and shows damage at the side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side indicator side repeater unit glass damaged/incomplete.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

underside of vehicle shows extensive oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 71,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,813 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,943 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 64,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,604 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn inner and outer sides

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,911 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,416 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 42,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,900 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 NYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

KS57 NYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2008.

Is KS57 NYY safe to buy?

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