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KU58 OYW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,455 mi
Last recorded174,455 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 OYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 174,455 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 157,856 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 149,988 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 136,481 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2018 136,477 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,186 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 114,204 miles

covers fitted obscuring some areas/components

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Oct 2016 114,204 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating x2 (3.7.B.3)

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some areas/components

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2015 105,416 miles

front tyres worn at edges

plastic covers fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,329 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,814 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,901 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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 OYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OYW, 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 KU58 OYW registered?

KU58 OYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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