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KN58 YHC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,624 mi
Last recorded149,624 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 YHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 149,624 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 145,288 miles

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Fail 11 Jan 2021 145,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

battery weak,brakes-suspension-pipes rusting-greased,engine oil minimum,both reg plates poor,front tyre treads uneven wear,front wheel bearings play,both rear tyres very low tread,brake judder

Pass 1 Aug 2019 133,176 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 133,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor under trim-investigate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

drivers front balljoint cover deteriorating,drivers front wheel bearing play,passenger rear brake pipe rusting,rear brake discs deteriorating-rusted-poor,nsf balljoint powdery

passenger headlamp pattern weak,drivers front position dual lamp inop,engine oil low-minimum,transmission oil leak-spill-investigate,rear dual tail light bulbs inop,both reg plates deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2018 123,203 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 115,144 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Oct 2017 115,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 88,164 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 88,164 miles

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

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 5 Sep 2015 62,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,531 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 12 Sep 2013 31,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 22,448 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,402 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 YHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

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

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