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SH05 MAK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,522 mi
Last recorded90,522 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 MAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 90,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 82,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,784 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,728 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,044 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 50,884 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,687 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,989 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,340 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 44,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,985 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 32,156 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 25,729 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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SH05 MAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SH05 MAK, 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 SH05 MAK registered?

SH05 MAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is SH05 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 MAK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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