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KN58 YHW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,973 mi
Last recorded168,973 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 168,973 miles

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

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 168,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 161,180 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 161,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 151,735 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 151,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 140,715 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 131,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 122,829 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 115,959 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 115,959 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 107,069 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 107,069 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 98,248 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 98,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 85,364 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Jan 2015 77,930 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,858 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 51,275 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,126 miles

Rear 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 YHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

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

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