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M8 RAH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,093 mi
Last recorded50,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 RAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 50,093 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 45,801 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 41,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crackec (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 41,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crackec (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 40,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 39,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 37,456 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 35,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,567 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,884 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,988 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,959 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,669 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 23,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,651 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 19,535 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,169 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 17,169 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,931 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,193 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 9,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,702 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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M8 RAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M8 RAH, 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 M8 RAH registered?

M8 RAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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