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HV58 KNW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,764 mi
Last recorded81,764 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 KNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 81,764 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 28 Aug 2024 77,755 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,467 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,185 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 61,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,854 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,989 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 37,560 miles

both front tyres starting to feather on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,213 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 33,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,815 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,767 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,280 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 6,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 5,625 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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HV58 KNW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HV58 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

HV58 KNW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is HV58 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 KNW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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