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W2 APG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,973 mi
Last recorded96,973 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,973 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 92,681 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,887 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,182 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 86,176 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,131 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 73,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,307 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe across rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 72,298 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe across rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,397 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle-corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system has some minor surface corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2019 67,397 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle-corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system has some minor surface corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,892 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 63,892 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,584 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin measure 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre is perished/curb damage

under-trays fitted and obstructing the view of some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2017 55,584 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin measure 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre is perished/curb damage

under-trays fitted and obstructing the view of some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,668 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

n/s front tyre has curb scuffing on the outer side wall

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under-trays fitted and obstructing the view of some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2016 43,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

n/s front tyre has curb scuffing on the outer side wall

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under-trays fitted and obstructing the view of some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,368 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

The fuel warning lamp is on

Under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 14,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,039 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 5,956 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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W2 APG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W2 APG, 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

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What year was W2 APG registered?

W2 APG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is W2 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 APG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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