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KP58 DXS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,409 mi
Last recorded86,409 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 86,409 miles

Central Heat shield over centre exhaust box rattling.

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported In engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,697 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

SRS lamp illuminated - child seat fitted

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 76,695 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Over rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 71,145 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under trays installed, full inspection on brake pipes fuel pipes and under carriage could not be carried out.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 53,272 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 52,698 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))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,129 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,600 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,737 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 36,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted N/S/R not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,040 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)

nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 DXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXS, 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 KP58 DXS registered?

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

Is KP58 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP58 DXS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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