2010 Scania K480 12.0L Diesel · XL59 BCL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on January 15 2026 at 770,621 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the two consecutive failures on January 13 and January 14, 2026, indicate that issues required immediate rectification before the final pass. Since the record shows no specific defects for those failures, it is likely the vehicle failed on consumable-related items such as bulbs or minor mechanical adjustments that were corrected on-site or prior to the retest. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 48,164 miles per year. The data shows consistent heavy-duty usage patterns. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the truck covered 52,310 miles, and it added another 26,601 miles in the year leading up to the January 2026 test. This rapid accumulation suggests the vehicle has been under constant mechanical stress, which accelerates the wear of drivetrain components, suspension, and braking systems compared to lower-mile counterparts. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of high-stress areas common to high-mileage units. Focus on the chassis for structural corrosion or stress fractures, and examine the suspension bushes and air bellows for signs of perished rubber or fatigue-related leaks. Given the vehicle has surpassed 770,000 miles, the buyer should also inspect the brake system for uneven wear or binding calipers and check for any fluid leaks that a standard MOT test might not fully capture.