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T12 KGB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,656 mi
Last recorded113,656 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 KGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 113,656 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 113,645 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested n/s/f brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 107,883 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 102,090 miles

Covers fitted

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 96,199 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to risk of failure of O/S/F metal brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,383 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OS and NS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers

Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,375 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 77,375 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chuck out of outer side wall. not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to step on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,160 miles

Nearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,759 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,674 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,718 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,768 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 13,497 miles

Nearside Front 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
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T12 KGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T12 KGB, 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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T12 KGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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