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KP58 EXT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,245 mi
Last recorded151,245 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 EXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 151,245 miles

n/s/rear wheel slight buckle on the inside rim

Fail 10 Jun 2026 151,245 miles

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

n/s/rear wheel slight buckle on the inside rim

Pass 6 Jun 2025 130,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot at inner bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 130,149 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative NSF and OSF (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mount removed from offside of front screen.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot at inner bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 119,942 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 119,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working A 501 BULB WAS FITTED BUT STILL NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT - STEEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working A 501 BULB WAS FITTED BUT STILL NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

LOW FUEL LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Jun 2023 111,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,184 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,220 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 99,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 95,157 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 88,403 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 88,401 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,163 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 82,162 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 77,405 miles

Engine and under covers

Nearside front hub area has slight movement

Noise from Nearside rear tyre hub area

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,672 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Slight movement in near side front hub area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,072 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,578 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,266 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,875 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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KP58 EXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

KP58 EXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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