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KP58 ZJK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,659 mi
Last recorded93,659 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 93,659 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 93,659 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 90,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 84,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,349 miles

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

both front brake discs starting to wear

both front metal brake pipes and offside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

parking brake performance slightly low

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension, front arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 6 Sep 2021 69,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front brake discs starting to wear

both front metal brake pipes and offside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

parking brake performance slightly low

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension, front arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,018 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 59,488 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 59,466 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 52,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 47,483 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 47,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

near side front and off side front brake discs lipped

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 27 May 2015 40,207 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,178 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,540 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,594 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 ZJK 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 77.8%.

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 ZJK, 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 ZJK registered?

KP58 ZJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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