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KM58 ZLE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,986 mi
Last recorded172,986 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 ZLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 172,986 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 167,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 162,099 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 162,099 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 145,256 miles

Both front tyres minor perishing in treads (off side worn on edge)

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

Off side front road wheel damage to outer rim and distortion to inner rim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 145,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ** (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ** (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Both front tyres minor perishing in treads (off side worn on edge)

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

Off side front road wheel damage to outer rim and distortion to inner rim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,343 miles

All four wheels damaged

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2020 127,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All four wheels damaged

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2019 115,760 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Wheels damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,606 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE 225-45-17 FRONT

TYRE SIZE 245-40-17 REAR

Wheels damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 91,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

TYRE SIZE 245/40/17

Pass 9 May 2014 58,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,241 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 30,663 miles

front wipers smear

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 ZLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

KM58 ZLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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