MOT Status
ValidMileage
117,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
covers fitted obscuring some components
screen chip
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
covers fitted obscuring some components
screen chip
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Also has a metal object embedded in tread surface . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer tyre has some sidewall damage
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer some minor tread damage
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer shoulder but not in excess of requirements
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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1143 VB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 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 1143 VB, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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1143 VB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2012.
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