MOT Status
ValidMileage
110,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split - 255/35x18. Strongly advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split - 255/35x18. Strongly advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 255/35/18 ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & on inner - 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
No smoke detected
No smoke detected.
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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255 DUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 255 DUC, 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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255 DUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2012.
Is 255 DUC safe to buy?
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