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P44 APG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests46 (33 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate71.7%

Mileage

106,771 mi
Last recorded106,771 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

33 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 106,771 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2026 150,325 miles

Age related corrosion on underside of vehicle

Boot lock inop, boot inspection carried out via rear seats.

Fail 13 Feb 2026 150,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission from upper oil cooler pipe at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Age related corrosion on underside of vehicle

Boot lock inop, boot inspection carried out via rear seats.

Pass 19 May 2025 101,816 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 138,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 138,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 96,523 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 96,523 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 124,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f fog inop

rear subframe/surounding components heavy corrosion

Pass 12 May 2023 89,817 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 89,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,712 miles

Centre exhaust union in very poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 110,711 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leaking at corroded pipe above filter near exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust union in very poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 84,076 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,533 miles

Center exhaust joint in poor condition

N/S/F foglamp broken and inop

Fail 28 Jan 2022 96,532 miles

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

Center exhaust joint in poor condition

N/S/F foglamp broken and inop

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 78,398 miles

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

hand brake effort just above min, effort 17%

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,316 miles

Center exhaust joint in poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2021 82,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Center exhaust joint in poor condition

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 73,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 67,603 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Fail 23 Oct 2019 66,010 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,406 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 57,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 57,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,021 miles

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

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

stone chip on window

Fail 31 Jul 2018 68,021 miles

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

stone chip on window

Pass 31 Oct 2017 50,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge bold

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre outer edge bold

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 65,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 44,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,915 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 62,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,635 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 35,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,549 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,617 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,326 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,307 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,826 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 20,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,371 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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P44 APG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.7%.

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 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 P44 APG, 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 P44 APG registered?

P44 APG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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