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C22 SEF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,276 mi
Last recorded126,276 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 SEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 126,276 miles

Offside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 121,159 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake weak requirements just met

Fail 25 May 2023 121,151 miles

Front Seat belt 'folded webbing' type load limiter deployed both osf/nsf (7.1.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt 'folded webbing' type load limiter deployed osr/centre/nsr (7.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake weak requirements just met

Pass 26 May 2022 115,898 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2021 112,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 109,512 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 101,301 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,924 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 May 2016 82,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 59,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 46,676 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 35,662 miles

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

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

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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C22 SEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C22 SEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C22 SEF registered?

C22 SEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is C22 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 SEF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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