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MS55 SHZ

2025 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,044 mi
Last recorded144,044 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS55 SHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2025
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 144,044 miles

Front Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 136,713 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 133,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 124,260 miles

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

Offside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,532 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 114,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge tear exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 105,670 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,812 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 98,812 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,400 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 95,400 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,843 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre; inner sidewall cracking & splitting

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,364 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre; inner sidewall cracking & splitting

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,494 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,669 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,623 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 41,632 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 51,085 miles

Offside 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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MS55 SHZ is a 2025 Mercedes-benz C in Black. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MS55 SHZ, 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 1 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MS55 SHZ is a 2025 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2025.

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The MOT history for MS55 SHZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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