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KV58 LFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,155 mi
Last recorded143,155 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 LFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 143,155 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 143,141 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 121,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OS+NS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 108,051 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OS+NS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 105,970 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OS+NS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,295 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 90,272 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,669 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,900 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 55,861 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear hand brake binding slightly

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 29 Dec 2016 50,888 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,917 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,455 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,746 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,298 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,041 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 LFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

KV58 LFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is KV58 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV58 LFJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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