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KX57 VPP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,644 mi
Last recorded43,644 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX57 VPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,644 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 43,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front fog light not working.

Power steering belt in poor condition.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,928 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 27,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KX57 VPP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KX57 VPP, 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 KX57 VPP registered?

KX57 VPP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is KX57 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX57 VPP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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