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SHZ 8478

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,719 mi
Last recorded89,719 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 8478
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 89,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 86,715 miles

all tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,677 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 78,485 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 74,805 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 71,270 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 68,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,884 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,335 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,908 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,930 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,287 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,264 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,207 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,467 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,049 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,840 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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SHZ 8478 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 SHZ 8478, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHZ 8478 registered?

SHZ 8478 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2007.

Is SHZ 8478 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 8478 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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