MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
undertrays fitted
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner faces of discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very badly worn on shoulders of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake performance lower than expected (18%. min to pass 16%)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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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8 DCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 8 DCX, 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 8 DCX registered?
8 DCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2012.
Is 8 DCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for 8 DCX shows 27 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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