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K22 SLG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,054 mi
Last recorded151,054 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 SLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 151,054 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm/tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door not opening from inside the vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2025 136,439 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 136,412 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 124,332 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 115,732 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 115,732 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 114,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear efficiency a lot lower than OS - need attention

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,014 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 101,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,390 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 90,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 80,592 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 70,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Unable to open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 62,693 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front 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 26 Sep 2016 51,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,896 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,491 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,083 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 20,083 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,290 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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K22 SLG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K22 SLG, 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 SLG registered?

K22 SLG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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