MOT Status
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108,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexi hoses and front to rear at nearside rear inner sill lower wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose on system (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose on system (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
small windscren chip
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on egdes (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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A3 CLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 A3 CLY, 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 A3 CLY registered?
A3 CLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.
Is A3 CLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 CLY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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