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KY58 YDU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,686 mi
Last recorded110,686 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 YDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 110,686 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSSION

Nearside Front BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSSION

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSSION

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 110,683 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSSION

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSSION

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSSION

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,605 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 110,605 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 110,605 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 101,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 101,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 85,472 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 85,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure Reverse sensor wiring (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 63,054 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 62,780 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 24 May 2016 48,223 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,492 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 40,617 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 40,612 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,024 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,755 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 YDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

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

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