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P222 CEL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,640 mi
Last recorded99,640 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 CEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,640 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front windscreen has stone chip in it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,457 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 75,109 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,169 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 64,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost & has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side has poor effort & since applied is now binding badly (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight bind at nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,592 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 59,592 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,347 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 55,347 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front pipes out to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,313 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,235 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,429 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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P222 CEL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 P222 CEL, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P222 CEL registered?

P222 CEL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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