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KV58 KGA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,559 mi
Last recorded144,559 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 144,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 140,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 136,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 133,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 125,823 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,496 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,012 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,777 miles

front brake discs lipped,pads look to be getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 86,109 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,206 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,558 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 59,752 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 59,752 miles

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front off side front worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,611 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 35,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,946 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,397 miles

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 KGA 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 80%.

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 KV58 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

KV58 KGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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