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NL58 KNG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,590 mi
Last recorded146,590 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 KNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 146,590 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 146,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 145,013 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 145,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 142,298 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear lower arm stabilizer arms have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 142,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear lower arm stabilizer arms have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 137,767 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2020 137,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 132,315 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S Front Outer Side Walls Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 132,315 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Centre Mounted Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S Front Outer Side Walls Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 124,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 111,205 miles

Oil leak Major ()

Fail 17 May 2017 111,205 miles

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

Oil leak Major ()

Pass 6 May 2016 103,099 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,291 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Fail 4 Dec 2015 100,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,999 miles

both rear tyres wearing heavy on inner edges

have not checked n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being in position

Pass 9 Dec 2013 84,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 76,016 miles

rear disc pads are getting low

Fail 6 Dec 2012 76,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear disc pads are getting low

Fail 13 Oct 2011 65,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,861 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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NL58 KNG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NL58 KNG, 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 NL58 KNG registered?

NL58 KNG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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