MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside headlamp loose
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside headlamp loose
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slight perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()
Front discs worn
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front discs worn
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and low tread (5.2.3 (e))
Near side front tyre and off side rear tyre cut on outer wall, no cords exposed
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Near side front tyre bald on edges 225/40/18
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Off side front tyre cut on outer wall, no cords exposed
Off side front tyre low on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child'seat fitted
Front brake discs worn
Front brake pads getting low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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C3 SSH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 C3 SSH, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of C3 SSH?
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What year was C3 SSH registered?
C3 SSH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2012.
Is C3 SSH safe to buy?
The MOT history for C3 SSH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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