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KY58 CVA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

240,787 mi
Last recorded240,787 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 CVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 240,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 240,786 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 235,005 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 220,700 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 209,085 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 199,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2020 199,799 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2020 199,793 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 17 May 2019 185,679 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 185,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both o/s/front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 172,938 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 163,564 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 163,564 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 142,119 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 142,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 121,724 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,883 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,129 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has a cut but not showing cords

Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,008 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,813 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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KY58 CVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KY58 CVA, 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 KY58 CVA registered?

KY58 CVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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