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B8 SEF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,651 mi
Last recorded174,651 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2026 174,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 168,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 161,283 miles

Front Undertray fitted view is restricted

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 152,240 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 143,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 136,030 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 128,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 122,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear on outer shoulder

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 103,019 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 94,244 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

stone chips in zone b

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,497 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres as worn low

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,872 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,979 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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B8 SEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 B8 SEF, 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 17 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 B8 SEF registered?

B8 SEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is B8 SEF safe to buy?

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