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SPW 22M

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,109 mi
Last recorded88,109 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPW 22M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 88,109 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,950 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 80,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2023 80,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 69,516 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 59,447 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Fail 18 Nov 2021 59,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,487 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 7 Jun 2019 44,363 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre has impact damage to outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,443 miles

Nearside Front tyre has impact damage to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,248 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 8 Mar 2014 17,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has minor impact damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2013 14,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2012 11,692 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SPW 22M is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPW 22M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SPW 22M?

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What year was SPW 22M registered?

SPW 22M is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is SPW 22M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPW 22M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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