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L12 SYN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,714 mi
Last recorded53,714 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 SYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 53,714 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 49,605 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 46,734 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 44,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 43,557 miles

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2022 43,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 42,162 miles

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2021 42,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 41,049 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting/cracking outer edge of shoulder

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread cracking/splitting outer edge of shoulder

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 37,532 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,658 miles

engine cover/shield fitted obscuring some engine components

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Feb 2017 35,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover/shield fitted obscuring some engine components

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished in treads

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 28,527 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,372 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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L12 SYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L12 SYN, 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 L12 SYN?

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What year was L12 SYN registered?

L12 SYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is L12 SYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 SYN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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