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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in the tread block but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear light lens has a small crack but not affecting emitted light.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in the tread block but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in the tread block but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear light lens has a small crack but not affecting emitted light.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in the tread block but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Centre exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking exhaust gas or any excessive noise.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between the tread block and on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe becoming corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked
Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked
Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is starting to wear low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is starting to wear low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear brake pads approaching wear indicator
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion at end to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and under trays fitted
offside front tyre wearing on inner tread
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 91v (4.1.D.1b)
engine covers and under trays fitted
offside front tyre wearing on inner tread
Nearside Rear jacking point block missing
Nearside Rear light unit has a crack in it
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear jacking point block missing
Nearside Rear light unit has a crack in it
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front wipers smeary on windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front wipers smeary on windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CP12 YGU 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 61.1%.
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 CP12 YGU, 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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CP12 YGU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.
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