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KY58 GWX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,850 mi
Last recorded145,850 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 145,850 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 145,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 138,766 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 137,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 135,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rear on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted,obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,760 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Oct 2018 110,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low, and both rear tyres have nails in (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,202 miles

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 10 Sep 2016 101,438 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

minor damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,888 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 88,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,129 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 74,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

n/s/f tyre heavy wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall (which is marked outside ) is badly perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Sep 2012 69,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,785 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,560 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 GWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

KY58 GWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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