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KV58 OXA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,482 mi
Last recorded159,482 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 159,482 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 159,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 149,214 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 144,843 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 144,842 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 140,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 139,854 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 133,573 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 124,323 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 124,322 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 118,962 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 118,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,020 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,607 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 88,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,986 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 43,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low fuel light on

plastic outer sill covers fitted o/s & n/s outer sills at time of test

service indicator message due

tyre warning system indicated

Fail 29 Sep 2012 43,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low fuel light on

plastic outer sill covers fitted o/s & n/s outer sills at time of test

service indicator message due

tyre warning system indicated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,496 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,496 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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 OXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OXA, 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 OXA registered?

KV58 OXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is KV58 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV58 OXA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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