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S222 AKT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,474 mi
Last recorded87,474 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 AKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 87,474 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2021 87,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 78,812 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 28 May 2020 78,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

slight play n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jun 2019 68,359 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,697 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 May 2017 49,917 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 49,917 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall not enough to reach cords

Offside Front offside front tyre worn on both edges

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,541 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 2 May 2015 39,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 33,656 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,310 miles

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

front brake discs are lipped

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,835 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 22,791 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

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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S222 AKT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S222 AKT, 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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S222 AKT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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