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KN58 YLD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,063 mi
Last recorded112,063 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 YLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,063 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,830 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 98,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

sharp edge on bonnet broken badge

Fail 24 Nov 2020 87,686 miles

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

sharp edge on bonnet broken badge

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 78,165 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,453 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 70,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,606 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,231 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,575 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,574 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 51,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,876 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Aug 2013 44,018 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,442 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 28,026 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 YLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

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

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