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KR58 YBX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,988 mi
Last recorded136,988 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 YBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 136,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 122,939 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 122,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 122,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 119,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced , Front

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Area edge of central 3/4 of tread at 1.6 mm , cracking in tread & balding at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Offside Front Fog lamp bulb appears to be insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 115,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced , Front

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Area edge of central 3/4 of tread at 1.6 mm , cracking in tread & balding at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Offside Front Fog lamp bulb appears to be insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 112,354 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 29 Mar 2021 112,354 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken incomplete at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalanced 30 %

Note ; Coil springs should be replaced as a matched pair to ensure even ride & height

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Pass 7 Mar 2020 104,530 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 72,024 miles

Engine Light Illuminated

Pass 4 May 2017 64,772 miles

Engine Light Illuminated

Front Tyres Poor/ Splitting Tread Conditions

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)

Pass 5 May 2016 57,866 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 52,382 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 47,822 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre outer wall has a small surface cut

Pass 4 May 2013 43,813 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

NSF tyre worn on the outer edge and has damage to the tyre sidewall

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

Pass 8 May 2012 40,761 miles

Damage to NSF tyre sidewall - no cords showing

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,736 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 YBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

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

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