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AW09 WEN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,194 mi
Last recorded88,194 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW09 WEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 88,194 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp damaged

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

shields fitted from new restricting access

Pass 26 Nov 2024 83,500 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 70,882 miles

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

shields fitted from new restricting access

Fail 1 Nov 2023 70,882 miles

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

shields fitted from new restricting access

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 59,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 50,985 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2020 43,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 43,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 34,863 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 23,431 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 18,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 18,119 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 15,685 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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AW09 WEN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AW09 WEN, 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 AW09 WEN registered?

AW09 WEN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is AW09 WEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW09 WEN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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