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KP58 DWJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,188 mi
Last recorded130,188 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 DWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 130,188 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 130,188 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 123,327 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 120,057 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 104,835 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside lens broken

Fail 2 Aug 2023 104,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside lens broken

Fail 26 Jul 2023 104,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material look thin (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,291 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,323 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 97,323 miles

Offside Front Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 93,959 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,012 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,410 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,603 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 59,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 52,578 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,793 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,111 miles

NSR seat has a child seat fitted. seat belt could not be checked.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 25,111 miles

NSR seat has a child seat fitted. seat belt could not be checked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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KP58 DWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP58 DWJ, 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 KP58 DWJ registered?

KP58 DWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is KP58 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP58 DWJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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