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KP58 YRX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,408 mi
Last recorded130,408 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 YRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 130,408 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight underside corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2025 130,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2024 128,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2024 128,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from felxy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 126,987 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2022 124,361 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2022 124,361 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 121,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2021 121,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 119,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 117,300 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 112,729 miles

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

Undertrays fitted (obscuring some underside components)

Pass 14 May 2016 90,046 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing off on edfes and cracking in tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 48,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads apprx 75% worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads apprx 75% worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,250 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 YRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

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

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