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SH55 RJH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,715 mi
Last recorded77,715 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 RJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 77,715 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 74,824 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 72,832 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 71,160 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 71,154 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS/F & NS/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,686 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,681 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,770 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 62,757 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,131 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,025 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,619 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,901 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,450 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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SH55 RJH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SH55 RJH, 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 SH55 RJH registered?

SH55 RJH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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The MOT history for SH55 RJH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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