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KV58 LFF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,080 mi
Last recorded198,080 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 198,080 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 198,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 178,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 172,681 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 162,093 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jan 2022 153,682 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 143,702 miles

plastic under trays obscuring views

rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2019 129,598 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 129,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,022 miles

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure undertray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen marked in zone "A" but not significantly affecting the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 10 Jul 2018 119,017 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front number plate case damaged exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn traction control arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure undertray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen marked in zone "A" but not significantly affecting the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,621 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Mar 2018 115,621 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,976 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,961 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s + n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disks slight surface corrosion causing noise on rotation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,378 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 LFF 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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

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

Is KV58 LFF safe to buy?

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