MOT Status
ValidMileage
109,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Low fuel level.
Nearside Front DRL lamp inop.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake has imbalance.
Low fuel level.
Nearside Front DRL lamp inop.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster on limit. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake has imbalance.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Low fuel level.
Low fuel level.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
All metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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AH04 SAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 AH04 SAM, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AH04 SAM registered?
AH04 SAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2011.
Is AH04 SAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for AH04 SAM 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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