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HV58 KCO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,222 mi
Last recorded148,222 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 KCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 148,222 miles

Offside Front headlamp slightly Insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2025 136,326 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 21 May 2025 135,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked with chalk. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked with chalk. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both are white. (4.4.3 (a))

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 1 Jun 2024 129,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (1.1.11 (c))

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED [ NOT WEEKENED ]

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 13 May 2024 129,831 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x pipes by nsr arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 May 2023 120,302 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

brake pad light on

Fail 2 May 2023 120,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 111,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 105,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 100,312 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,317 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 92,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,187 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under cover/tray fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2018 83,121 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under cover/tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,801 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,926 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,486 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,307 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,077 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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HV58 KCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HV58 KCO, 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 HV58 KCO registered?

HV58 KCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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