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KR58 GVY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,986 mi
Last recorded149,986 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 GVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 149,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel has been repaired by welding (X2)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 149,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel has been repaired by welding (X2)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 131,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4018 outer edge badly worn and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise alignment check due to adverse tyre wear

Pass 22 Jan 2018 112,985 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 13 Sep 2016 112,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen damaged but not impairing th e drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Sep 2015 92,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen damaged but not impairing th e drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Aug 2014 62,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stonechip centre lower screen

Fail 9 Aug 2014 62,994 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stonechip centre lower screen

Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,816 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 23,461 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 GVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

KR58 GVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is KR58 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 GVY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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