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A12 SRY

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,268 mi
Last recorded85,268 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 85,268 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 85,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 85,267 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward control arm to hub (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on, emissions close to limit. general oil leak from transmission

park brake return sticking. slight bind to offside park brake

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on dash

Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre fitted incorrectly,inside wall facing outwards

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,098 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyre's both perished

Fail 21 Jul 2011 68,694 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyre's both perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake travel long

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,866 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,032 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 SRY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 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 SRY, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 SRY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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