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KS57 PCX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,700 mi
Last recorded63,700 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 63,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,908 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,177 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 53,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,194 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 49,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,904 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,904 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,325 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,849 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 33,849 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 28,457 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,500 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,595 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 PCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol 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 PCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS57 PCX registered?

KS57 PCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is KS57 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 PCX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS57 PCX have outstanding finance?

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