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S11 SBM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,934 mi
Last recorded61,934 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 SBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 61,934 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,736 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 61,701 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 61,306 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,282 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,143 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 61,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 61,103 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 60,946 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 60,617 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,202 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,701 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 58,369 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,929 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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S11 SBM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S11 SBM, 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.

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What year was S11 SBM registered?

S11 SBM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is S11 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 SBM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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