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KV58 OYN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,005 mi
Last recorded151,005 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 OYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 151,005 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, subframe, suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2023 143,425 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os+ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front+rear (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 143,134 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 138,860 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 126,161 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 126,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 113,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 97,790 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,578 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,125 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 29 Sep 2017 84,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 3 Sep 2016 72,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,727 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly low but not to excess

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,186 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 51,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,022 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 36,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,655 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,885 miles

rear tyres just above wear bars

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KV58 OYN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OYN, 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 OYN registered?

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

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