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KN58 XLT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,438 mi
Last recorded110,438 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 XLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 110,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 106,470 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 106,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 105,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 93,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 85,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims slightly damaged

under tray damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,603 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,535 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS VERY WORN REPLACE WITH PAD CHANGE

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 68,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Front BRAKE DISCS VERY WORN REPLACE WITH PAD CHANGE

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,016 miles

undertrays, engine covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 59,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

undertrays, engine covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 51,901 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

nearside front Tyre worn low on outer shoulder

offside rear Tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,673 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 37,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 32,254 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,825 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 18,914 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 XLT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

KN58 XLT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is KN58 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 XLT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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