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KP58 FBX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,872 mi
Last recorded158,872 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 FBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 158,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 142,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,242 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 128,242 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 112,394 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r brake pipe only just meets pass criteria

Pass 30 Jun 2022 95,653 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,343 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,759 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 74,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,131 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Poly V belt running off, requires urgent attention

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,541 miles

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

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

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,232 miles

Child seat fitted n.s.r

Under body trays and engine cover fitted.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 47,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,354 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r, inspection of adult belt not carried out.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2011 21,718 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 FBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

KP58 FBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is KP58 FBX safe to buy?

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