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KN58 CRF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,691 mi
Last recorded139,691 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 139,691 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake sticking

Pass 1 Oct 2025 135,234 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake sticking

Pass 4 Oct 2024 131,144 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 126,431 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2022 122,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 117,226 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 111,605 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2020 111,559 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 95,316 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,811 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,803 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cut on n/s/f tyre (outer sidewall)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cut on n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,980 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,209 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 23,209 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 CRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CRF, 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 CRF registered?

KN58 CRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is KN58 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 CRF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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