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KN58 RVJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,707 mi
Last recorded147,707 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 147,707 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 147,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 129,198 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 129,198 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,895 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/. N/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,183 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,759 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)

small split on nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 21 Jan 2012 80,500 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 RVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

KN58 RVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is KN58 RVJ safe to buy?

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