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KR58 YCM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,227 mi
Last recorded133,227 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 YCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 133,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 133,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 126,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 126,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 122,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 119,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 113,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 106,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 106,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 99,400 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 99,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 93,562 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 93,562 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 82,895 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,362 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,927 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,414 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 YCM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige 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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

KR58 YCM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is KR58 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 YCM 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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