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A12 RES

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,428 mi
Last recorded58,428 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,428 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,793 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,256 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,311 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 49,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall perished and cracked

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,604 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,369 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,719 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,491 miles

n/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 30 Aug 2013 15,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,311 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 13,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 RES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RES, 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 A12 RES registered?

A12 RES is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is A12 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 RES shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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