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S9 BSE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,879 mi
Last recorded126,879 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 BSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 126,879 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 125,443 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 120,804 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2023 120,804 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 115,204 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake in need of adjustment; only just passed MOT

Pass 21 Dec 2021 110,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small deep cut in side wall Rib (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reg plate lamps quite dull

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multi Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,996 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,174 miles

Emissions too lean to register.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 77,152 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,780 miles

emissions too weak to register

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,527 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 59,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,700 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,169 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,398 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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S9 BSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S9 BSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S9 BSE?

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What year was S9 BSE registered?

S9 BSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is S9 BSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 BSE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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