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172 PNK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,198 mi
Last recorded44,198 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration172 PNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 44,198 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 44,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 44,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 43,926 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 43,800 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 43,701 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 43,619 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 43,318 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 42,841 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,188 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,147 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,581 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,019 miles

Damage to windscreen outside of Zone B swept area.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 24,093 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 24,093 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 17 Jan 2012 18,888 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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172 PNK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 172 PNK, 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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What year was 172 PNK registered?

172 PNK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is 172 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 172 PNK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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