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SH02 HKY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 HKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,278 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,619 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,967 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,724 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,323 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 54,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,401 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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SH02 HKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 SH02 HKY, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH02 HKY registered?

SH02 HKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is SH02 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH02 HKY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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