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KS57 TOA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

214,906 mi
Last recorded214,906 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 TOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 214,906 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 214,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 191,429 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 191,361 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 169,177 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 169,177 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 146,498 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 131,393 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 117,806 miles

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION ARM BUSH PERISHED

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear SUSPENSION ARM BUSH PERISHED

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 100,215 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,518 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades smearing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,791 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,567 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,512 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,715 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges and nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 4 Jan 2011 22,715 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the edges and nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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 TOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOA, 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

How do I check the history of KS57 TOA?

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What year was KS57 TOA registered?

KS57 TOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is KS57 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 TOA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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