CarVerify

Free Car Check

KX58 YMW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,969 mi
Last recorded93,969 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX58 YMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,969 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 93,969 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 90,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,760 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2022 81,439 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 81,439 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,436 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 76,172 miles

Brake performance not tested due to subframe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inner or outer inop (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached has come away (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame fractured sheared off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,899 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,243 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,552 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,552 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside rear tyre worn low

suspect nearside rear tyre down

Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,635 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 59,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,787 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 46,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,632 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,446 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 34,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,206 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,167 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 20,165 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KX58 YMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel 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 KX58 YMW, 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

How do I check the history of KX58 YMW?

You can check the full history of KX58 YMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KX58 YMW registered?

KX58 YMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is KX58 YMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX58 YMW 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.

Does KX58 YMW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KX58 YMW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.