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KV58 XEP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,365 mi
Last recorded80,365 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 XEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 80,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 22 Jan 2025 74,024 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,071 miles

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

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

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

front suspension knock present, no faults found at time of test but further investigation required

nearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,912 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,406 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,690 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 53,677 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,583 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,696 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,798 miles

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

both front brake discs badly worn

front wheels fitted on rear with wrong size tyres

rear wheels fitted on front with wrong size tyres

Pass 16 Aug 2013 33,386 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,464 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,902 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 XEP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

KV58 XEP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is KV58 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV58 XEP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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