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KS57 WFH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,451 mi
Last recorded177,451 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 177,451 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 177,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 167,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 155,611 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 133,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components,fuel and brake lines corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 108,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components,brake and fuel line slighty corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 97,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 85,320 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 85,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,039 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,958 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 68,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 52,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 42,376 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,614 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,813 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,262 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,165 miles

front wipers starting to smear and hitting edge of windscreen

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,404 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 WFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WFH, 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 WFH registered?

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

Is KS57 WFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 WFH shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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