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M888 SHK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

222,878 mi
Last recorded222,878 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 SHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 222,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 218,134 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 210,662 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 205,368 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 200,345 miles

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

rear handbrake may soon need attention

Fail 1 May 2019 200,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

rear handbrake may soon need attention

Pass 9 May 2018 195,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to be exact due to size of calipers (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn low/bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 191,567 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 185,801 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 110,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 106,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 102,342 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 102,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 96,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,452 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,755 miles

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

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

oil not checked?

Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,777 miles

Nearside Rear 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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M888 SHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 M888 SHK, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M888 SHK registered?

M888 SHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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