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M12 REJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

120,134 mi
Last recorded120,134 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 REJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 120,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2025 56,889 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 118,071 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 56,712 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 56,583 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 116,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,469 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 113,712 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 56,237 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 112,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,171 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 104,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 102,538 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 50,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,409 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 43,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 100,648 miles

engine covers/under covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,400 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 81,364 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,695 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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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M12 REJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 M12 REJ, 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 M12 REJ registered?

M12 REJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is M12 REJ safe to buy?

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