Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
K8 SHKMOT history
K8 SHK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,791 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 114,791 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,387 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 SHK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 SHK was last recorded at 114,791 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 4,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,809 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,982 miles
- Average per year
- 4,387 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,791 miles
- 2025 – 109,809 miles
- 2024 – 106,789 miles
- 2023 – 103,894 miles
- 2022 – 101,254 miles
- 2019 – 98,441 miles
- 2017 – 94,293 miles
- 2016 – 85,845 miles
- 2015 – 82,778 miles
- 2014 – 78,831 miles
- 2013 – 72,215 miles
- 2012 – 66,177 miles
- 2011 – 60,597 miles
- 2010 – 58,135 miles
- 2008 – 39,173 miles
- 2007 – 31,680 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,791 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,791 miles (+4,982)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 114,791 miles
- Test number
- 933023468387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass109,809 miles (+3,020)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 109,809 miles
- Test number
- 556448428097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,789 miles (+41)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 106,789 miles
- Test number
- 996187898342
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail106,748 miles (+2,854)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,748 miles
- Test number
- 545059768720
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass103,894 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 103,894 miles
- Test number
- 885253962321
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail103,893 miles (+2,639)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,893 miles
- Test number
- 399014504256
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,254 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 101,254 miles
- Test number
- 201358801343
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail101,254 miles (+2,813)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,254 miles
- Test number
- 636167177804
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,441 miles (+4,148)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,441 miles
- Test number
- 383236534591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,293 miles (+315)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 94,293 miles
- Test number
- 915422831052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,978 miles (+8,133)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,978 miles
- Test number
- 102309179806
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass85,845 miles (+3,067)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 85,845 miles
- Test number
- 580944866947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,778 miles (+3,947)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 82,778 miles
- Test number
- 838212928634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,831 miles (+258)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 78,831 miles
- Test number
- 285475724255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail78,573 miles (+6,358)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,573 miles
- Test number
- 589034714214
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,215 miles (+6,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 72,215 miles
- Test number
- 465460693177
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,177 miles (+5,580)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 66,177 miles
- Test number
- 595293022193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,597 miles (+2,462)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 60,597 miles
- Test number
- 875033671082
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers
Pass58,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 58,135 miles
- Test number
- 154942800180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,125 miles (+18,952)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,125 miles
- Test number
- 894292000181
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass39,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 39,173 miles
- Test number
- 300871808142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,173 miles (+7,493)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,173 miles
- Test number
- 854791808187
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass31,680 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 31,680 miles
- Test number
- 273079207410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteCut in side wall n/s/f advise
Questions about K8 SHK
- Does K8 SHK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 SHK is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 SHK?
- The MOT on K8 SHK is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 SHK done?
- K8 SHK was recorded at 114,791 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,387 miles a year.
- Has K8 SHK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 SHK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on K8 SHK ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K8 SHK find?
- K8 SHK passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides.
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