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KY58 YFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,213 mi
Last recorded128,213 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 YFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 128,213 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 115,538 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 105,444 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 101,451 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 98,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 90,980 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,208 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,431 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 68,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tyre and has nail in it length ways, unrepairable (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f parking light says out on dash, all lights working when tested

Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 42,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front tyres devoid if tread outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,146 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 36,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,844 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 24,045 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust cap split

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 YFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

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

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