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KN58 OSF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,882 mi
Last recorded90,882 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 OSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 90,882 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2026 90,882 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 90,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 88,402 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 86,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 82,271 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 79,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 79,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 76,677 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 76,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 72,189 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 72,189 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,395 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 64,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,951 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 44,951 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,540 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 35,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 30,205 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 30,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 24,798 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,528 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 OSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OSF, 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

How do I check the history of KN58 OSF?

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What year was KN58 OSF registered?

KN58 OSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is KN58 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 OSF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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