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KS58 FML

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

300,852 mi
Last recorded300,852 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 FML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 300,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axel bushes slightly perished

Fail 15 Sep 2026 300,844 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axel bushes slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2025 272,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 264,376 miles

Front stone chips in windscreen

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 249,884 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 249,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 234,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 234,682 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage in windscreen zone A more than 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes corroded and obscured by inner wing plastics (1.1.11 (c))

The n/s/r tyre is worn out of shape

Pass 26 Nov 2020 222,880 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Dec 2019 214,442 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 9 Dec 2019 214,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Dec 2018 199,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges) (245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2017 178,552 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 154,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 123,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 123,266 miles

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short both sides (1.9.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 101,193 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,303 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 79,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

intake pipe damaged causing lack of airflow

oil cap leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,939 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 FML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS58 FML, 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 KS58 FML registered?

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

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