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KR58 EFU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,933 mi
Last recorded145,933 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 EFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 145,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle / general (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bonnet panel / paint peeling off / general

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

corrosion within all prescribed areas and component's under vehicle / general

rear axle / lower subframe corroded

rear bumper slightly damaged / general

Pass 1 Mar 2023 145,925 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON AT START OF MOT AND THEN WENT OFF AND REMAINED OF FOR REMAINDER OF MOT

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 145,925 miles

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

AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON AT START OF MOT AND THEN WENT OFF AND REMAINED OF FOR REMAINDER OF MOT

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 122,165 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 121,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front one of two side light n/w

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 112,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 101,430 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 101,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 87,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 67,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 106,886 miles

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

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)

o/s/f + n/s/f wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,107 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,628 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,357 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low

slight damage to o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,816 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 20,816 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and damage to walls

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 EFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KR58 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

KR58 EFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is KR58 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 EFU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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