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KM58 XSY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,418 mi
Last recorded164,418 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 XSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 164,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 164,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 152,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 152,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 140,153 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2018 127,215 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lense damaged.

Rear Child seats fitted.

Fail 14 Apr 2018 127,215 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lense damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Child seats fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,814 miles

Childseat fitted.

Offside Front Peeling and perishing in the tread.

Parking brake weak.

Rear Both rear tyres wearing smooth on the inner edges.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 112,814 miles

Parking brake weak.

Childseat fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Peeling and perishing in the tread.

Rear Both rear tyres wearing smooth on the inner edges.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,268 miles

Damage to front end of car but no sharpe edges showing

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 98,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Damage to front end of car but no sharpe edges showing

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2015 85,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake pads 75% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake pads 75% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,568 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,412 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 56,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,763 miles

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

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

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 XSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM58 XSY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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