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KP58 YPU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,461 mi
Last recorded154,461 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 YPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 154,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 154,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 127,973 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2021 127,973 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 127,825 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

WATER PUMP WORN AND LEAKING

Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,935 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 117,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 11,839 miles

Front Number plate insecure but unlikely to fall off

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 11,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Number plate insecure but unlikely to fall off

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 93,270 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,475 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,981 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,423 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,234 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,388 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

KP58 YPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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