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KY58 UHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,320 mi
Last recorded158,320 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 158,320 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2026 151,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 144,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 138,216 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2024 138,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2023 126,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2022 114,355 miles

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,239 miles

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable bush (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 110,239 miles

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable bush (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 94,556 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 94,297 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))

Front engine oil level low on minimum

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges also has cuts on the tyre, not deep enough to show cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 80,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

covers underbody unable to see components and sills

Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,699 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,514 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 29,677 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,038 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,962 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,873 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 UHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ registered?

KY58 UHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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