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KM58 GFU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 GFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 118,942 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,625 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 115,668 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 114,042 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 178,213 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 178,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 171,663 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 102,097 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 87,948 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 77,009 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 72,683 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,602 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,927 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth down to 2mm

Rear brake discs corroded - slight brake judder

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 20,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KM58 GFU, 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 KM58 GFU registered?

KM58 GFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is KM58 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM58 GFU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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