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KN58 XYL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,503 mi
Last recorded127,503 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 127,503 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 123,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 116,998 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2024 116,998 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 109,737 miles

Nearside Front 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))

light fault message displayed but all testable lights working

offside rear parking brake has a very low reading

Fail 21 Mar 2023 109,737 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

light fault message displayed but all testable lights working

offside rear parking brake has a very low reading

Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake wear message displayed

offside rear parking brake has a very low reading

Pass 17 Mar 2021 100,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2021 100,451 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,194 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2020 94,194 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,232 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,281 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 82,253 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 75,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 68,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 68,581 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,122 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 6 Sep 2011 36,663 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 XYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

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

Is KN58 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 XYL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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