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KY58 YFL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,478 mi
Last recorded133,478 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 YFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 133,478 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 109,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,311 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 59,311 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2021 57,070 miles

Engine bay has upper & lower covers obscuring some components from inspection

Nearside Parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 18 Aug 2021 57,043 miles

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

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

Engine bay has upper & lower covers obscuring some components from inspection

Nearside Parking brake effort slightly low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 55,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,417 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,452 miles

Nearside Parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,406 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,641 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,385 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 27,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,199 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 YFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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