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KS57 WBG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,794 mi
Last recorded126,794 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 WBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 126,794 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked, nearing excessively. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (foremost) silencer, nearing excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washers weak in operation.

Pass 22 Jul 2025 122,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (rearmost). (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 116,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (rearmost) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (nearing excessive) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 116,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (rearmost) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (nearing excessive) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 107,370 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 107,367 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 100,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 89,921 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 89,921 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,298 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,959 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper worn

Fail 7 Sep 2017 66,959 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 60,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket is in poor condition

rear wiper blade is in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust support bracket in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2013 34,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust support bracket in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,249 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 28,249 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,510 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 WBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG registered?

KS57 WBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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