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KR58 CJO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 CJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 94,445 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,120 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 88,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 83,503 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,332 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 80,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 77,142 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,644 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 74,635 miles

Emissions not tested high speed cooling fan on constant unable to get vehicle to normal running temp (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Body panel likely to become detached grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slam panel bent and crooked near headlamp mounts

Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,752 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 72,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 66,702 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 64,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,302 miles

both rear tyres near limit

front and rear pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre near limit

o/s/r bumper accident damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2016 61,302 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres near limit

front and rear pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre near limit

o/s/r bumper accident damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2014 57,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 57,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,749 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,123 miles

headlamp aim was too low, now adsjusted to correct aim.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,905 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 CJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CJO, 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 CJO registered?

KR58 CJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is KR58 CJO safe to buy?

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