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KR58 GWL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,072 mi
Last recorded43,072 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 43,072 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 42,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 42,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall has tear in it NO cord exposed

Fail 20 Nov 2023 42,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall has tear in it NO cord exposed

Pass 22 Nov 2022 41,555 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 41,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque strut arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 31,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

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

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Pass 20 Dec 2019 30,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 30,581 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 29,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 27,790 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 26,561 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,821 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,115 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 6 Dec 2013 20,020 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 20,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre outter sidewall damaged/preashed

Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,036 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 17,036 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 13,173 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 GWL 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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

KR58 GWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is KR58 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 GWL 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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