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A12 HER

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,629 mi
Last recorded50,629 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 50,629 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,544 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 50,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 50,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 50,116 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 49,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 49,452 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 49,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,728 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,814 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,042 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,763 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 45,536 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,125 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,852 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 22,792 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HER is a 2004 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 95%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 A12 HER, 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 22 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 HER registered?

A12 HER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is A12 HER safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 HER shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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