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EY58 KBN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,923 mi
Last recorded136,923 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 KBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 136,923 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 136,923 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 133,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/4 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 133,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/4 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 129,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 121,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 117,153 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 117,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 110,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 101,490 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 97,473 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,425 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,227 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,790 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 54,789 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

offside head lamp bulb brightness slightly dim

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,527 miles

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

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

Offside 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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EY58 KBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 EY58 KBN, 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 EY58 KBN registered?

EY58 KBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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