MOT Status
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140,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre Worn Inner Edge ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear noisy when wheel spun/suspect heat shield
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum required limit reached 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear noisy when wheel spun/suspect heat shield
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seat belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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C4 LAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 C4 LAN, 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 C4 LAN registered?
C4 LAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2012.
Is C4 LAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for C4 LAN 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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