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S30 SMP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,301 mi
Last recorded163,301 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 SMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 163,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To all flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 163,248 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To all flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 149,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 134,760 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 134,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 120,505 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 110,644 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

Fail 20 Dec 2021 110,642 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2020 101,677 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,352 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,511 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 73,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 56,258 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,416 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre has been retreaded

offside wing mirror housing and repeater damage

tracking recommended

Fail 2 Dec 2015 45,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge worn and exposed cords and inner wall split 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre has been retreaded

offside wing mirror housing and repeater damage

tracking recommended

Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,818 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 38,818 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 31,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 31,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 24,309 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre & leaking tyre pressure

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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S30 SMP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S30 SMP, 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 S30 SMP registered?

S30 SMP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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