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LL58 KSO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,700 mi
Last recorded124,700 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 KSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 124,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play also rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play also rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 124,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play also rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play also rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 121,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 121,162 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near main suspension mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened top tie rod suspension arm corroded bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 116,527 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bushes are worn

Fail 6 Aug 2024 116,526 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear suspension bushes are worn

Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 110,257 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,387 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 96,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,804 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,346 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,499 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on both edges

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,799 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 47,336 miles

N/S/F tyre has side wall damage

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2014 47,336 miles

N/S/F tyre has side wall damage

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 38,688 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 29,672 miles

advise o/s/f brake pipe slighlty corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 21,535 miles

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

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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LL58 KSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LL58 KSO, 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 LL58 KSO registered?

LL58 KSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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