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KN58 XPV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,304 mi
Last recorded155,304 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 XPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 155,304 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 146,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 142,433 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 142,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured at bolt pivot inner (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 138,919 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp glass brocken

Pass 8 Nov 2021 136,451 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 136,451 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 133,908 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 125,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 172,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,823 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,591 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,702 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 42,183 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 42,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 XPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

KN58 XPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is KN58 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 XPV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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