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MT57 KTK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,062 mi
Last recorded121,062 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 KTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 121,062 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 119,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 117,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 115,551 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 112,807 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,101 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 100,654 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,759 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,435 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded getting rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,443 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 76,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,121 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,341 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 60,341 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,054 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,292 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,184 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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MT57 KTK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MT57 KTK, 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 MT57 KTK registered?

MT57 KTK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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The MOT history for MT57 KTK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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