MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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(passenger side front airbag malfunction on MFD but airbag light operating normal)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
"Front Left Airbag Malfunction - consult the workshop" message appear on MFD, AirBag warning lamp operates as required
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases modified - silencer removed, Y part corroded & leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
The front seat belt retractors (both sides) lazy in operation
"Front Left Airbag Malfunction" message appear on MFD, AirBag warning lamp operates as required
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism lazy in operation
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning water ingress (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y piece (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
"Front Left Airbag Malfunction" message appear on MFD, AirBag warning lamp operates as required
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism lazy in operation
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
AirBag warning lamp functioning as intended, on MFD appearing message for AirBag fault
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
AirBag warning lamp functioning as intended, on MFD appearing message for AirBag fault
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (on legal limit ) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.07 mm of tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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AK12 AVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AK12 AVL, 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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AK12 AVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.
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