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KR58 GXW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,174 mi
Last recorded150,174 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 GXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 150,174 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 141,638 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

full engine and under covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2024 132,113 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 132,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 125,120 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 125,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 116,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 108,250 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 108,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,032 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,716 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 100,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord showing through on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,326 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 82,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,596 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 71,596 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace as soon as possible (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 55,535 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,999 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,915 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 GXW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

KR58 GXW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is KR58 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 GXW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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