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K888 HEP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,904 mi
Last recorded112,904 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 HEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 112,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,473 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs lipped and slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

OS headlight discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,587 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 95,056 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 88,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short middle straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 85,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Short straight middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 85,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Short straight middle arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Short straight middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,380 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 80,380 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,028 miles

Advise tracking

o/s mirror glass dark

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 77,999 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Advise tracking

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

o/s mirror glass dark

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,092 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,629 miles

Nearside Outer Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 65,629 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 59,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 47,904 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 41,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LOng travel handbrake.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 36,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LOng travel handbrake.

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,167 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 31,167 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,034 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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K888 HEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 K888 HEP, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K888 HEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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