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KS57 TOU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

271,805 mi
Last recorded271,805 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 TOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 271,805 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 271,802 miles

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

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

Chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 269,678 miles

Central Chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2025 267,596 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 260,285 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 252,741 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 244,425 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 244,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 236,753 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 229,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 214,707 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 199,111 miles

Offside Front Lower bumper and fog lamp damaged.

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some steering and suspension parts.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 199,111 miles

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

Offside Front Lower bumper and fog lamp damaged.

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some steering and suspension parts.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 177,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 153,001 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 134,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 114,784 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 22 Jan 2014 114,319 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 93,554 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,087 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,157 miles

chip to screen

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 TOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

KS57 TOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is KS57 TOU safe to buy?

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