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KR58 HCX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,002 mi
Last recorded112,002 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 HCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 112,002 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 112,002 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 103,722 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 103,721 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 96,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2023 89,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,365 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 84,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,554 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 79,554 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 78,042 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 74,992 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,719 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 61,682 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 56,890 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,479 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,521 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,575 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,106 miles

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

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 HCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

KR58 HCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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