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KV58 LCG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,947 mi
Last recorded98,947 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 LCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 98,947 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 98,513 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 97,422 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 97,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 95,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 92,705 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,845 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 83,815 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,053 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 83,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 80,655 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 80,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,364 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 71,364 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2014 59,598 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,484 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 28,000 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 LCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV58 LCG registered?

KV58 LCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is KV58 LCG safe to buy?

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