MOT Status
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194,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play upper anti roll bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play upper anti roll bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking nearside (unable to determine location due to under covers) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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DX12 GYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 DX12 GYS, 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 DX12 GYS registered?
DX12 GYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2012.
Is DX12 GYS safe to buy?
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