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KS57 TPV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,744 mi
Last recorded163,744 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 163,744 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 163,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 155,699 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 155,698 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leak under bonnet (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonet (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 144,104 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 144,103 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector blow (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 134,095 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 126,779 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 126,278 miles

Front Emissions not tested fuel leaking chufing from injectors (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board chufing from engine cover fumes (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil level below min on dip stick off side front side light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2018 116,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 116,299 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 107,096 miles

service over due light on

Pass 11 May 2016 99,746 miles

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

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

O/S wing mirror indicator poor

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

Oil leak from top of engine

Fail 29 Apr 2016 99,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

O/S wing mirror indicator poor

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

Oil leak from top of engine

Poly belt heavily cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2014 94,880 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

various oil leaks from engine area

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,940 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,840 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 TPV 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 68.4%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

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

Is KS57 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 TPV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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