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KN58 XXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,844 mi
Last recorded174,844 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 174,844 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 174,834 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 154,289 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 143,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 125,480 miles

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2017 113,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 113,765 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,074 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,568 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,479 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,826 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,292 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 XXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

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

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