MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
HC emissions high level 100ppm max 200ppm
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded under .undertray more detailed inspection needed limited view (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower brake control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under .wheel arch trim more detailed inspection needed limited view (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device linkage secured by sip tie
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 corroded under .wheel arch trim more detailed inspection needed limited view (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side inside arm,, limited view (5.3.1 (b) (i))
co2 emission only just meet 0.15 max level 0.20
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
HC emissions high level 100ppm max 200ppm
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded under .undertray more detailed inspection needed limited view (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower brake control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under .wheel arch trim more detailed inspection needed limited view (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under .wheel arch trim more detailed inspection needed limited view (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side inside arm,, limited view (5.3.1 (b) (i))
co2 emission only just meet 0.15 max level 0.20
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection
Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components
Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection
Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components
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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14 CAP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 14 CAP, 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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What year was 14 CAP registered?
14 CAP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2012.
Is 14 CAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for 14 CAP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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