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KS58 EAC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,046 mi
Last recorded46,046 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 46,046 miles

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

hi-level stop lamp less than half not working

Fail 12 Mar 2026 46,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

hi-level stop lamp less than half not working

Pass 20 Jan 2025 42,358 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main feed pipe corroded behind nearside front wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main feed pipe corroded behind nearside front wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

hi-level stop lamp less than half not working

under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 9 Jan 2025 42,290 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front positioned suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main feed pipe corroded behind nearside front wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main feed pipe corroded behind nearside front wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

hi-level stop lamp less than half not working

under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 28 Aug 2023 57,198 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,477 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 25,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 23,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 22,113 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 22,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 19,475 miles

All tyres aged cracking perished aged

Pass 27 Jul 2015 17,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 13,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 12,692 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 10,085 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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KS58 EAC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KS58 EAC, 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

How do I check the history of KS58 EAC?

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What year was KS58 EAC registered?

KS58 EAC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is KS58 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS58 EAC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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