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W222 LYS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,258 mi
Last recorded101,258 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW222 LYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 101,258 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 95,315 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 95,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp level device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured marked in yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks marked in yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured marked in yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 87,583 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 87,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,002 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,892 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 73,892 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 72,420 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs are worn

Pass 29 Dec 2018 67,115 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,508 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,234 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 47,925 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on edges

Both rear tyres worn to the LIMIT (1.6mm) on inner edges

Unable to check adult seatbelt due to presence of child seat

Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,622 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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W222 LYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W222 LYS, 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 W222 LYS registered?

W222 LYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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