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KM58 VUR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

206,376 mi
Last recorded206,376 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 206,376 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 208,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split 2 cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heavy oil leak

n/s/f fog inop

tpms light on

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Jun 2023 190,747 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes are perishing on the inner bushes

o/s/f shock absorber is starting to leak

o/s/r tyre is getting close to the 2mm wear bars & has a nail in it

slight handbrake bind n/s/r

Fail 12 Jun 2023 190,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm of the two (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

both rear suspension arm bushes are perishing on the inner bushes

o/s/f shock absorber is starting to leak

o/s/r tyre is getting close to the 2mm wear bars & has a nail in it

slight handbrake bind n/s/r

Pass 14 Jun 2022 178,793 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 178,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 164,376 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 153,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 138,069 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 129,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 128,970 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 122,293 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 2 Mar 2017 122,287 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 112,531 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 248,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 98,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Uneven tread wear on both front tyres.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 98,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Uneven tread wear on both front tyres.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,210 miles

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

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

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 5 Dec 2012 57,973 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 57,973 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 1 Dec 2011 42,760 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 VUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

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

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