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P222 PHH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,904 mi
Last recorded119,904 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 PHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 119,904 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 110,623 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer entry point (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 110,622 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer entry point (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 101,798 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 101,797 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,158 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 93,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,359 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 76,567 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 76,566 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 68,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Coating creased at base of spring may be fractured, cannot see to be sure and spring does look to follow the same line (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 68,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Coating creased at base of spring may be fractured, cannot see to be sure and spring does look to follow the same line (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 53,465 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded. Unable to make full decision due to being covered with undertrays. Would recommend removing undertrays for a full inspection and repair/replace as necessary.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,134 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 40,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,035 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,992 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,899 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 23,563 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P222 PHH, 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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P222 PHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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