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SH53 KEV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,243 mi
Last recorded128,243 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 KEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,243 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 122,200 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 122,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 114,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 108,921 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 108,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,894 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 100,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,810 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 96,810 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,535 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,079 miles

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

Offside Front SLIGHT CUT OUTER WALL

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,957 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,040 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 1 Sep 2011 29,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,259 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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SH53 KEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH53 KEV, 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 SH53 KEV registered?

SH53 KEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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