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KR58 AKY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,557 mi
Last recorded89,557 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 AKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 89,557 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,229 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,532 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,068 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,804 miles

Engine management lamp stays on

Pass 13 May 2016 48,700 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 46,793 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn inner edges of tread

o/s/f tyre splitting in tread pattern badly but not showing cords

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,946 miles

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

both front brake discs warped

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,492 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 29,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 29,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,816 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,080 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KR58 AKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KR58 AKY, 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 KR58 AKY registered?

KR58 AKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is KR58 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 AKY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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