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G12 PAO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,664 mi
Last recorded196,664 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 PAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 196,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 193,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 171,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 154,821 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 16 Apr 2019 154,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking light fault( on dash )

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Apr 2018 142,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 142,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 133,668 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 133,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 125,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 125,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2015 116,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 116,545 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 107,618 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 88,130 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,831 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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G12 PAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G12 PAO, 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 G12 PAO registered?

G12 PAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is G12 PAO safe to buy?

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