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KV58 LEF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,347 mi
Last recorded101,347 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 101,347 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 101,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 99,655 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 99,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 96,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 92,189 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 92,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,457 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,960 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,986 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 80,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 75,088 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,806 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 68,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 66,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,971 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,412 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,940 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,353 miles

rear brake disc`s corrosion on edges

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 LEF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LEF, 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

How do I check the history of KV58 LEF?

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What year was KV58 LEF registered?

KV58 LEF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is KV58 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV58 LEF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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