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KN58 XSF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,197 mi
Last recorded108,197 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 108,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 99,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 92,947 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 92,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 87,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 87,647 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,040 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 81,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,527 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,537 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,362 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,189 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,605 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,672 miles

o/s and n/s rear have child seats fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,834 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 28,132 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,966 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 33,220 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

KN58 XSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is KN58 XSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 XSF 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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