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A12 TML

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,382 mi
Last recorded136,382 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 136,382 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 133,679 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 131,447 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 128,806 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 126,432 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 124,328 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 120,895 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 116,813 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,335 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,702 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,342 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 80,205 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,205 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,511 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 73,501 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,692 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 65,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,785 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,668 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,704 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 34,498 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 TML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TML, 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 TML registered?

A12 TML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is A12 TML safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 TML shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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