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SA58 KKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,487 mi
Last recorded56,487 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 KKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 56,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 54,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 245/40R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 81,509 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 46,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 43,614 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat inadequately restrained and risk of injury ()

Fail 5 Sep 2022 43,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat inadequately restrained and risk of injury ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,887 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,440 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 31,372 miles

n/s/r seat belt and stalk not fully inspected due to child seat being fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,877 miles

o/s/r seat belt and stalk not inspected due to child seat being fitted

rear number plate disfigured (still readable)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 27,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs heavily worn

o/s/r seat belt and stalk not inspected due to child seat being fitted

rear number plate disfigured (still readable)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 1,936 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,955 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,489 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 7,231 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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SA58 KKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SA58 KKJ, 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 SA58 KKJ registered?

SA58 KKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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The MOT history for SA58 KKJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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