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S60 SBO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,014 mi
Last recorded179,014 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 SBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 179,014 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 167,132 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 160,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 157,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 141,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 141,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 135,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 126,804 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 116,790 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 116,781 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 109,681 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 109,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 84,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2013 69,417 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,858 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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S60 SBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 S60 SBO, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S60 SBO registered?

S60 SBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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