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KV58 GDF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,382 mi
Last recorded182,382 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 GDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 182,382 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 277,347 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 277,347 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 165,776 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 151,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2022 151,725 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2021 144,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 138,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush heavily cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 138,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush heavily cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 130,051 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 117,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower front arm inner stab bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s front tyres worn smooth/misshapen inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 117,181 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s o/s rear tyres excessively split/cut inner sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower front arm inner stab bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s front tyres worn smooth/misshapen inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 100,047 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 100,047 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,545 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slighlty corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Dec 2015 89,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slighlty corroded

Offside rear outer brake light inoperative

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Dec 2014 79,754 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 79,003 miles

front discs becoming worn

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,532 miles

offside front tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,503 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 65,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 GDF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

KV58 GDF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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