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KN58 XXS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,103 mi
Last recorded145,103 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 XXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 145,103 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 145,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 131,262 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Feb 2024 119,267 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 119,267 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 112,907 miles

Front canter w/screen silghty chip

Pass 9 Feb 2022 110,691 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 100,434 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,570 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,567 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 89,412 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 89,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,166 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 85,166 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,985 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,635 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 60,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,748 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 XXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

KN58 XXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is KN58 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 XXS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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