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KU58 KAA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,759 mi
Last recorded227,759 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 KAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 227,759 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 227,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 217,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear brake disc backing plates corroded not insecure

rear floor area surface rust

Fail 4 Mar 2025 217,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joint suspension arm closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm suspension arm closest to front of vehicle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear brake disc backing plates corroded not insecure

rear floor area surface rust

Pass 4 Mar 2024 206,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 194,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake backing plates corroded not insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2023 194,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake backing plates corroded not insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2022 183,435 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front b/pipes from flexi under arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi under arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 163,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 163,833 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 151,169 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 150,901 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Left to Right above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,368 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 138,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Mar 2017 125,632 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear just on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 125,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear just on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,214 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 99,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,764 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 68,764 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,716 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,616 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2011 44,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs worn

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 KAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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