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KR58 JYO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,126 mi
Last recorded68,126 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 JYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 68,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake performance requirements only just met

rear sub frame undersealed

secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 9 Jun 2025 66,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake performance requirements only just met

rear subframe undersealed

secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 19 Mar 2024 64,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake performance requirements only just met

secondary bonnet catch missing

Fail 18 Mar 2024 64,532 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake performance requirements only just met

secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake performance requirements only just met

secondary bonnet catch missing

Fail 27 Mar 2023 62,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 21 Mar 2022 59,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

handbrake performance requirements only just met

secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,379 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

offside front tyre worn and cracking on edges

secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,458 miles

cracking on tread of offside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,499 miles

slight cracking on tread of offside front

Fail 19 Mar 2019 48,499 miles

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

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

slight cracking on tread of offside front

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 43,921 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,459 miles

heavy cracking on tread of offside front tyre and worn on inside edge

slight cracking on treads of both rear tyres

Pass 19 Dec 2013 23,226 miles

slight cracking on treads of both rear tyres

Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,027 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 21,021 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 21,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 JYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR58 JYO registered?

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

Is KR58 JYO safe to buy?

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