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S55 SKB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,459 mi
Last recorded82,459 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 SKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 82,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 78,234 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,582 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 69,361 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 60,493 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,924 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 41,082 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2019 41,067 miles

Nearside Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2018 33,519 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 30,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 27,141 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 27,141 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 24,501 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 20,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 17,227 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 17,227 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 13,562 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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S55 SKB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S55 SKB, 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 S55 SKB registered?

S55 SKB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is S55 SKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 SKB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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