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KS58 GGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,570 mi
Last recorded152,570 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 152,570 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 152,534 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2024 148,922 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 148,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 143,722 miles

rear parking brake has a slight bind

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage on outer sidewall, close to cords + worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 138,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,230 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 133,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,926 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 121,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 112,355 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 103,767 miles

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

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

parking light warning illuminated - however light works

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,523 miles

Both rear tyres worn to legal limit

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,229 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 75,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,636 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 50,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 37,331 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 GGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

KS58 GGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is KS58 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS58 GGJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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