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KR58 ALO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,688 mi
Last recorded54,688 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 54,688 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 54,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 53,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 52,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 50,298 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 49,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 48,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2021 48,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2020 43,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 42,373 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear tyres on tread limits

Fail 6 Apr 2018 41,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear tyres on tread limits

Pass 17 Apr 2017 39,238 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on the edges

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,707 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,933 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,516 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 21,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 18,498 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,450 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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KR58 ALO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KR58 ALO, 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 ALO registered?

KR58 ALO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is KR58 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 ALO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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