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151,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust joint is slightly blowing
nearside front tyre is cracking inner sidewall
offside front tyre is low on tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ns front tyre has sidewall cits
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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DE12 GYT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DE12 GYT, 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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DE12 GYT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2012.
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