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S12 NJT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,961 mi
Last recorded192,961 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 NJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 192,961 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 15 Oct 2024 188,750 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 188,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 181,602 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 181,602 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Oct 2022 176,629 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 171,082 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 167,071 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 162,822 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 162,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 150,217 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 134,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 116,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,103 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 101,103 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint camber arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint camber arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,084 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,229 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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S12 NJT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S12 NJT, 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 S12 NJT registered?

S12 NJT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is S12 NJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 NJT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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