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KS57 WDA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,658 mi
Last recorded75,658 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 WDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 75,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2025 68,992 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 64,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,892 miles

covers and shields

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,835 miles

Front Both tyre side walls are perishing

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 41,835 miles

Front Both tyre side walls are perishing

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 40,588 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 40,553 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit walls slightly damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,166 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,401 miles

wipers worn

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 WDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WDA, 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 WDA registered?

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

Is KS57 WDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 WDA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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