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A9 PGJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,154 mi
Last recorded57,154 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 PGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 57,154 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 57,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm outer ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2025 55,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 52,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 50,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 48,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,779 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Slightly Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,591 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 43,599 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 40,258 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2017 35,921 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,219 miles

Heavy damage to outer sidewall on N/S/F tyre

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,953 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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A9 PGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 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 A9 PGJ, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 PGJ registered?

A9 PGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is A9 PGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 PGJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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