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KS57 WCL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,182 mi
Last recorded81,182 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 WCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 75,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 65,032 miles

Front Light stone chip on windscreen

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 64,982 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Light stone chip on windscreen

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,763 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Mar 2022 57,538 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,305 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 53,305 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,285 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 50,285 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 50,269 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 41,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 41,540 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 38,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 35,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre perished and has cut/damaged to outer side wall but not through to ply or cords

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre has had previous puncture repair

Offside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 31,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,685 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,305 miles

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

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 WCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

KS57 WCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is KS57 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 WCL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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