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NL58 KPV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,101 mi
Last recorded85,101 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 KPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 85,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,717 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 84,717 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,502 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at l/h rear sill (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 83,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at l/h rear sill (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 82,519 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre scrubbing edges. ()

Fail 21 Jun 2022 82,519 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre scrubbing edges. ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,814 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 81,814 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected inner tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,341 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 31 Jul 2020 81,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 25 Jul 2019 80,303 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,503 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,702 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 13 Jul 2016 71,331 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 13 Jul 2016 71,331 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,211 miles

both nearside tyres worn very close to limit

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,378 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,432 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,847 miles

advise four wheel alignment

front discs showing signs of wear

front pads slightly low

rear tyres low

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 KPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL58 KPV registered?

NL58 KPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is NL58 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL58 KPV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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