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J222 BSW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,467 mi
Last recorded97,467 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 BSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 97,467 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 96,741 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 95,087 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,224 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 90,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2021 90,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2021 90,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,818 miles

No smoke detected

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,241 miles

Front Oil leak

Rear Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2017 75,217 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,544 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2016 62,541 miles

Centre Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres worn low on edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,821 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 60,804 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,860 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 41,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 26,524 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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J222 BSW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J222 BSW, 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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J222 BSW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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