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KM58 HLX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,586 mi
Last recorded203,586 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 203,586 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 190,726 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

OFF SIDE HEAD LIGHT UNIT WATER IN SIDE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 12 Jan 2024 190,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

OFF SIDE HEAD LIGHT UNIT WATER IN SIDE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER THE WING SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Jan 2023 170,887 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Park left side lamp out message on dash display

Pass 5 Jan 2022 153,924 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 153,924 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 140,937 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 140,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner plus outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 135,255 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 129,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 122,628 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 122,628 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,953 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 96,877 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 96,872 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

COVERS

NEASIDE REAR BRAKE BEEN HOT

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT WORN INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 86,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,865 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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KM58 HLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX registered?

KM58 HLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is KM58 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM58 HLX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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