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KY58 GUG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,808 mi
Last recorded141,808 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 GUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 141,808 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 132,171 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 132,170 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on the caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2021 127,914 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 119,588 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 111,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 102,061 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,112 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,692 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,752 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 79,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,254 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,194 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,728 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD ON INNER EDGES

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 GUG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KY58 GUG, 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 GUG registered?

KY58 GUG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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