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KT58 AEJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,540 mi
Last recorded154,540 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT58 AEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 154,540 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 154,537 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 149,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded/front of rear wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 138,828 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 138,792 miles

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear subframe corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f ARB link arm top dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passenger seat belt frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres weaing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 128,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 119,402 miles

pipes covored in waxoil

Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,855 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 111,670 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,382 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 94,224 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,325 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 82,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,001 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 74,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output door (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output door (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,614 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,119 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,021 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,152 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,870 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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KT58 AEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KT58 AEJ, 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 KT58 AEJ registered?

KT58 AEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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