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M222 RAK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,263 mi
Last recorded108,263 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 RAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 108,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 101,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 97,696 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,521 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 89,163 miles

EML Illuminated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,372 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,712 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 79,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,670 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,663 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

rear indicators slightly white

unable to measure oil temp and level

Fail 20 Jan 2015 78,615 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

rear indicators slightly white

unable to measure oil temp and level

Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,304 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 73,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,523 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,710 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,466 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 62,457 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,086 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,519 miles

Nearside 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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M222 RAK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M222 RAK, 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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What year was M222 RAK registered?

M222 RAK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is M222 RAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M222 RAK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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