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116,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Third brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Third brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
centre rear stop lamp inoperative
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall damage but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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DC09 AMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DC09 AMY, 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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DC09 AMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.
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