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KN58 RVA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,502 mi
Last recorded160,502 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 RVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 160,502 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 160,501 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 155,955 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 155,955 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 150,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 139,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 139,524 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 121,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres are worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm (runflats fitted)

Fail 20 Dec 2018 120,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres are worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm (runflats fitted)

Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 100,100 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both dipped not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 79,439 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Feb 2017 79,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

off side rear brake disc in poor condition

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,819 miles

brake warning light on

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 26 Feb 2016 59,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake warning light on

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,768 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,385 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 19,067 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,895 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 RVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RVA, 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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KN58 RVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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