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KY58 CVF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,954 mi
Last recorded115,954 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 CVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 115,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,146 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 98,146 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2021 85,222 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 82,059 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 82,059 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 78,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,751 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 74,507 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 70,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 61,782 miles

Offside rear tyre has sidewall cuts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres side walls damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2014 92,105 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre side walls damaged and n/s/f side wall damaged

Pass 24 May 2012 46,515 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 41,455 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 CVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVF, 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 CVF registered?

KY58 CVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is KY58 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY58 CVF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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