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KR58 YAK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,593 mi
Last recorded180,593 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 YAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 180,593 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 171,533 miles

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))

Fail 29 May 2025 171,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 31 May 2024 157,790 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 157,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 139,038 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,872 miles

Nearside Handbrake slow

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 130,872 miles

Nearside Handbrake slow

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Tank cable (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 122,622 miles

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 10 Jul 2019 107,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,118 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 95,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front parking lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 92,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,066 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,155 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play lowers both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

tyre pressure low in n/s/f

Fail 6 Apr 2016 68,155 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play lowers both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

tyre pressure low in n/s/f

Pass 30 May 2014 55,711 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 48,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,925 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 YAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

KR58 YAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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