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S80 SBV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,189 mi
Last recorded135,189 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 SBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 135,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 130,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 122,997 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 116,942 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 116,344 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 116,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear back plate catching

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2021 113,239 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 113,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 109,984 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 109,980 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 103,865 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted

sills not able to be fully examined due to trims

Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,419 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks around outer wall and tread

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,967 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,021 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,157 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,057 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre 3mm

rear pads a bit thin/handbrake/ backplate noisy

Fail 26 Jun 2013 80,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr tyre 3mm

rear pads a bit thin/handbrake/ backplate noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,400 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 SBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S80 SBV, 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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S80 SBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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