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KN58 GWD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,100 mi
Last recorded159,100 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 GWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 159,100 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2023 144,074 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Aug 2022 142,541 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f. and o/s/r. jacking pads missing.

Fail 4 Aug 2022 142,541 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f. and o/s/r. jacking pads missing.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 141,106 miles

both o/s jacking pads missing

engine cover

lower cover

plastic sills

Fail 5 Aug 2021 141,106 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both o/s jacking pads missing

engine cover

lower cover

plastic sills

Pass 24 Jul 2020 137,490 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 131,131 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Jul 2018 125,242 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,774 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 57,058 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,818 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 46,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,524 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,838 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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KN58 GWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GWD, 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 KN58 GWD registered?

KN58 GWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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