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STK 166

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,303 mi
Last recorded90,303 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTK 166
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 90,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by base of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 86,418 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,228 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 109,133 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 205/55/16/91v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall very poor condition 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall close to fail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 64,266 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall very poor condition 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall close to fail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,890 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front antiroll bar drop link lower dust covers cracking and weeping grease

brake fluid level is a little low

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,427 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes above axle (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in the o/s/f strut

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,808 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 3mm and cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2mm and craking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 16,101 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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STK 166 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 STK 166, 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 STK 166 registered?

STK 166 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is STK 166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for STK 166 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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