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KN58 BLJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,603 mi
Last recorded60,603 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 60,603 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 60,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 58,334 miles

Spare tyre defective

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 53,820 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 47,671 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 47,671 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 42,561 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 39,183 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 35,110 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,554 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,994 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,267 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,334 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,975 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,118 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,887 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,097 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 19,095 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KN58 BLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN58 BLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN58 BLJ registered?

KN58 BLJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is KN58 BLJ safe to buy?

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