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KM58 HSJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,314 mi
Last recorded176,314 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 HSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 176,314 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 May 2025 160,798 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 143,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 128,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,326 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 100,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 94,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 May 2020 94,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 88,261 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 88,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb changed, (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 81,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,413 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners at 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Inner edge starting to wear

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Front worn bald on inner edge, well below service standard and need changing as soon as possible

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres under inflated

Fail 31 Oct 2017 69,413 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners at 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Inner edge starting to wear

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Front worn bald on inner edge, well below service standard and need changing as soon as possible

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid in reservoir (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both changed (8.2.2)

both rear tyres under inflated

Pass 28 Oct 2016 61,504 miles

Undertrays fitted

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge wearing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 61,504 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre under inflated and wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front fog light lens broken, hole and fractured glass

Undertray and engine cover fitted obscurring the view of some components

Fail 20 Oct 2015 52,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel arch lining loose and clips missing, but not fouling tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front fog light lens broken, hole and fractured glass

Undertray and engine cover fitted obscurring the view of some components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,436 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,289 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,640 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 HSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

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

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