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KM58 PVL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,075 mi
Last recorded141,075 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2024 141,075 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2024 141,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 129,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 123,742 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n\s off\s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear door tempermental

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 122,839 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside Rear reverse light inopetive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel had movement when brake tested

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 116,102 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside Rear reverse light inopetive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel had movement when brake tested

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,465 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 94,458 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,374 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear has cut less than 30 cn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,321 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 5 Mar 2012 23,369 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

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 PVL 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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

KM58 PVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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The MOT history for KM58 PVL 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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