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KN58 OMY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,424 mi
Last recorded96,424 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 OMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2026 96,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine mounts slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2024 91,623 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear

Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,268 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 81,226 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 78,184 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 78,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

rear exhaust heat shied on exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,125 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,003 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules on the vehicle are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

undertrays fitted to the vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2017 60,558 miles

Nearside Front wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front wearing slightly on inner edge

under trays

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,327 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,435 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,297 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,297 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,428 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut that reaches cords but it less than 25mm

slight split in o/s/r tyre inner tread

slight split in rubber boot on n/s/f trackrod end

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 OMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

KN58 OMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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