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A12 KDK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 66,243 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,383 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 60,242 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 58,023 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,712 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 54,383 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,613 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 48,017 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,433 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 45,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 42,786 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,209 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 35,252 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,646 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,474 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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A12 KDK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A12 KDK, 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 A12 KDK registered?

A12 KDK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2009.

Is A12 KDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 KDK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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