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V22 APP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,011 mi
Last recorded83,011 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV22 APP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 83,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 81,492 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,971 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,559 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 62,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 215,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output O/S headlamp slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear surface corrosion on rear subframe.

injector seal not gastight. slight leak. fumes could enter passenger compartment

Fail 21 Jan 2019 215,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement parking brake sticks on after release (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement parking brake sticks on after release (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output O/S headlamp slightly dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear surface corrosion on rear subframe.

injector seal not gastight. slight leak. fumes could enter passenger compartment

Pass 16 Jan 2018 193,508 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 193,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

injector seal leaking in engine bay

Pass 18 Jan 2017 171,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 148,825 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 120,929 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 92,324 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 64,892 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 45,440 miles

Nearside rear tyre splits on inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,818 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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V22 APP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V22 APP, 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 V22 APP registered?

V22 APP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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