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K22 SCL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,532 mi
Last recorded142,532 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 SCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 142,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2024 142,522 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above undertray by sill end (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty pipe in nearside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe is rusty by hose ferule joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cooper pipe has surface corrosion in it (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded centre coil rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking and perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty by torque arm mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 125,717 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort lower

UNDERBODY muddy and wet

Fail 7 Oct 2022 125,657 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort lower

UNDERBODY muddy and wet

Pass 26 Oct 2021 119,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,913 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,600 miles

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

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

Nearside headlight intensity slightly low

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 100,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,685 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 50,722 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,800 miles

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)

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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K22 SCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K22 SCL, 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 K22 SCL registered?

K22 SCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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