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KP58 FTV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,583 mi
Last recorded110,583 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 110,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2025 107,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2024 106,641 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 105,446 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 105,446 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 103,916 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 100,692 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 100,651 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,233 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 97,232 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking just above rear subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 93,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,981 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 83,980 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 83,979 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 79,337 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,931 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 74,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,809 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,438 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 48,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 35,487 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 FTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

KP58 FTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is KP58 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP58 FTV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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