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KV58 EFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,048 mi
Last recorded149,048 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 EFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 149,048 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 149,048 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 147,988 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2023 147,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2022 144,469 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 144,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 137,079 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

unable to fully inspect rear brakes due to design

Fail 11 Jul 2019 137,079 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

unable to fully inspect rear brakes due to design

Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 127,267 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,347 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 121,346 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,262 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 114,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 100,591 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Noise on nsr wheel when turned(scraping)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 28 May 2013 83,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,017 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 68,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,936 miles

Front brake disk's and pads are showing heavy wear

Parking brake nearing the end of its travel

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Jul 2011 53,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disk's and pads are showing heavy wear

Parking brake nearing the end of its travel

Rear brake pads getting low

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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KV58 EFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KV58 EFJ, 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 KV58 EFJ registered?

KV58 EFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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