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KN58 XSL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,691 mi
Last recorded65,691 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 XSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,691 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 65,213 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 65,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 64,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered with under trays (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 64,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered with under trays (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 62,807 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 62,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,772 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 59,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered with under trays only partially visible (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 56,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered with under trays only partially visible (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 50,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 49,017 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,629 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 43,438 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 43,438 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 40,718 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)

Pass 21 May 2014 32,218 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 29,289 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,672 miles

Offside Front 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 XSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

KN58 XSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is KN58 XSL safe to buy?

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