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KS57 TOH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,709 mi
Last recorded129,709 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2024 129,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 118,204 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 111,657 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 111,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 107,096 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 107,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,371 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 96,371 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake disc badly corroded and pitted in the inner side

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance ns, water in lense (1.4.A.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts lipped and corroded inner (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undetrays

front upper chrome bumper grille slightly insecure

front wipers streaks

message on dash to check tyre pressure then reset runflat indicator

Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,092 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance ns, water in lense (1.4.A.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts lipped and corroded inner (3.5.1i)

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

engine cover and undetrays

front upper chrome bumper grille slightly insecure

front wipers streaks

message on dash to check tyre pressure then reset runflat indicator

Pass 20 Feb 2016 84,332 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 84,332 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,783 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,956 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,779 miles

nearside rear tyre has a small cut on center tread

Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,143 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,923 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 54,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TOH, 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 TOH registered?

KS57 TOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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