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KU58 PBX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,690 mi
Last recorded168,690 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 168,690 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 154,778 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 154,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 147,472 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 147,472 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 131,279 miles

FRONT TYRES VERY POOR AND NEAR LIMIT REC CHANGING

long travel on parking brake

Fail 9 Sep 2020 131,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

FRONT TYRES VERY POOR AND NEAR LIMIT REC CHANGING

long travel on parking brake

Pass 10 Sep 2019 120,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 112,831 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 107,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 96,473 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,975 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,982 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,259 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,692 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 PBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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