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KY58 UGK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,795 mi
Last recorded113,795 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 UGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 113,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated, has movement but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 113,795 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated, has movement but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 105,831 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 11 Sep 2024 101,847 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 101,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 93,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,734 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2020 74,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,483 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 68,480 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bushes (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,823 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,776 miles

Offside engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,814 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly split

Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,848 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,379 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,908 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,731 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 UGK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

KY58 UGK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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