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KY58 YGM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,189 mi
Last recorded120,189 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 YGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 120,189 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm 245-40-17

Brake fluid light on dash display

Brake fluid over filled

Offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge 225-45-17

Rear brake pads 90% worn

Pass 4 Dec 2021 113,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,975 miles

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Exhaust Flexy Deteriorating

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 105,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Exhaust Flexy Deteriorating

Front Brake Discs Worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2019 92,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,222 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Offside headlamp pattern weak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,115 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 56,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2014 47,956 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 36,503 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 31,733 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,534 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 YGM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YGM, 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 YGM registered?

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

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