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KY58 YFA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,147 mi
Last recorded36,147 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 YFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 36,147 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 35,390 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 34,655 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 34,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 34,463 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 34,399 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 34,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 29,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,549 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 24,328 miles

both rear tyres sidewall perished

Fail 31 Aug 2016 24,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres sidewall perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,034 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2013 20,326 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,911 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,257 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 YFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY58 YFA registered?

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

Is KY58 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY58 YFA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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