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KN58 OSA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,304 mi
Last recorded113,304 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 OSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 113,304 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,381 miles

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

Spare tyre defective deflated

Pass 28 Aug 2024 101,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp has a crack in it nearly halfway across clamp

Pass 29 Aug 2023 95,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,860 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 89,857 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,703 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 84,689 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,679 miles

both front brake pipes poor due to corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2020 81,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

both front brake pipes poor due to corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,911 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))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 69,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,176 miles

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR APPROX (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,468 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,635 miles

Advise nearside front seat cable carrier slightly damaged.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Strong advise offside,nearside front tyres cracking,wearing on edges

Windscreen stone chipped,wipers starting to smear.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,900 miles

Offside,nearside front tyres cracking,wearing on edges,slight cracking o/s/r tyre,cuts to n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,098 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,224 miles

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

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

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 OSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

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

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