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KN58 SNJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,064 mi
Last recorded96,064 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 SNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 96,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower and upper Also have a dry joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 83,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 82,349 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

pad warning light on but all pads ok.

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 77,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 2nd arm ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,822 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))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 71,187 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,035 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre surface splits

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

Offside Front tyre surface splits

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,505 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre with slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,807 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 46,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,285 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,723 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,965 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 26,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 SNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

KN58 SNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for KN58 SNJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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