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KU58 JZW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,623 mi
Last recorded95,623 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 JZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 95,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 90,956 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 89,293 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 87,118 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 80,713 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 76,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From screen

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Also worn on edges

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has small cut on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 72,192 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 72,081 miles

Nearside Outer Sill (plastic cover) damaged.

Offside Rear Wheel has a slight bind, but not effecting brake results.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,055 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 59,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Broken. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 49,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 49,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,655 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,751 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 30,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,641 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 25,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 25,508 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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KU58 JZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KU58 JZW, 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

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What year was KU58 JZW registered?

KU58 JZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for KU58 JZW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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