MOT Status
ValidMileage
169,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NO SPACING (0.1 (d))
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
handbrake efficiency almost on minimum new shoes fitted need to bed in
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both sides (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides nearly illegal (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing inner edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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B3 RLU 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 78.6%.
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 B3 RLU, 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 B3 RLU registered?
B3 RLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2012.
Is B3 RLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for B3 RLU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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