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A12 FGR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,051 mi
Last recorded109,051 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 109,051 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 109,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 106,725 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,006 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 103,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower suspension arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,774 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 97,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 94,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front upper brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 94,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front upper brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 90,358 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 90,357 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 86,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,903 miles

2 Front tyre walls cracking

Car battery faulty

Front and Rear brake disc's worn and rusty

Rear Reg Plate deteriating

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,806 miles

2 Front Tyres half worn

Exhaust system rusty

Wear and rust front and rear brake disc's

slight damage alloys wheels

Fail 1 Jun 2016 75,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside face (4.1.D.1a)

2 Front Tyres half worn

Exhaust system rusty

Offside Rear tyre just legal 1.6mm, recommend immediate change

Wear and rust front and rear brake disc's

slight damage alloys wheels

Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked, perished in tread sidewalls

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,598 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,446 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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A12 FGR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 A12 FGR, 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 A12 FGR registered?

A12 FGR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is A12 FGR safe to buy?

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