CarVerify

Free Car Check

H12 OSN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,881 mi
Last recorded92,881 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 OSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2025 89,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 64,756 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible X2 NSF/OSF HID FITTED. (4.1.4 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak X2 NSF/OSF MAGNA RIDE. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 225/40 18. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 VERY POOR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. 225/40 18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 NSR/OSR IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 88,607 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 64,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 86,806 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 82,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 75,718 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 59,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 59,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,453 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,635 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner wall and tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres cut and split in walls

o/s rear tyre cut in inner wall

Fail 8 Apr 2019 53,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres cut and split in walls

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

o/s rear tyre cut in inner wall

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,557 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,833 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 30,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,718 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 35,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 25,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 24,190 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 22,895 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,146 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 17,809 miles

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)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H12 OSN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 H12 OSN, 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

How do I check the history of H12 OSN?

You can check the full history of H12 OSN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H12 OSN registered?

H12 OSN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is H12 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 OSN shows 32 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H12 OSN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H12 OSN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.