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S80 BEV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

154,094 mi
Last recorded154,094 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 BEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 154,094 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 146,132 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 139,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 134,320 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 130,077 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 120,250 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 114,775 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 109,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,575 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,201 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 75,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trailing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 42,080 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,018 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,157 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,292 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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S80 BEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 S80 BEV, 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 S80 BEV registered?

S80 BEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is S80 BEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S80 BEV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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