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KY58 YEF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,085 mi
Last recorded150,085 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 YEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 150,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 150,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 132,680 miles

Rear valance insecure

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Low emitter

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,847 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 May 2016 103,794 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,795 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 89,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,006 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 84,006 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 75,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,250 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 46,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under engine bay and body coveres fitted unable to fully inspect some items.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 46,147 miles

Under engine bay and body coveres fitted unable to fully inspect some items.

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 YEF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

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

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