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KM58 BYO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,471 mi
Last recorded145,471 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 145,471 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 132,276 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inside walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 132,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inside walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 125,161 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 120,231 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,527 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 108,929 miles

Noise from rear brakes

Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,648 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,644 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 100,369 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 93,322 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre has tear in outer side wall but not down to cords

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 83,629 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has tear in outer side wall but not down to cords

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 70,621 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 70,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/f tyre outer edge 0mm, centre 3/4 above 1.6mm

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,178 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,178 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,239 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,528 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,850 miles

Offside Front 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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KM58 BYO 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 75%.

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 KM58 BYO, 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 KM58 BYO registered?

KM58 BYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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