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KY58 NHT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,144 mi
Last recorded82,144 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 NHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 82,144 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2026 82,138 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 78,814 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 78,809 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 75,864 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 75,861 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,363 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,106 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 60,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,015 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,866 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,398 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 52,088 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (in wing mirror) (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,479 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc/s lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,505 miles

brake servo audible [intermittant]

n/s park brake reading slightly low

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,604 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2012 31,117 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,257 miles

both front tyres worn on 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 NHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KY58 NHT, 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 NHT registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY58 NHT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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