MOT Status
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137,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front bonnet struts weak
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
covers and trays fitted
Brake performance unable to be tested Corrosion on rear brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front bonnet struts weak
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
covers and trays fitted
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive nearside gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear light unit damaged
bonnet struts weak
rear springs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre worn low edges , close to cords cut outer sidewall
Offside Rear light unit damaged
bonnet struts weak
rear springs corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn low edges on limit inner edge cut in tread and outer sidewall
Nearside Rear tyre worn
Offside Front tyre worn edges low inner edge on limit cut outer sidewall
Offside Rear tyre worn and cut outer sidewall
bonnet struts worn
parking brake low effort
slight play both front wheel bearings
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front tyre worn low edges on limit inner edge cut in tread and outer sidewall
Nearside Rear tyre worn
Offside Front tyre worn edges low inner edge on limit cut outer sidewall
Offside Rear tyre worn and cut outer sidewall
bonnet struts worn
parking brake low effort
slight play both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front number plate cracked
front number plate damaged
front tyres on 2mm
lower covers fitted
eml light on
front number plate damaged
rear pads very much on limit
EML light is on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
coolant level below minimum
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components
no printout produced due to low emissions
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EY51 CEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.
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 EY51 CEY, 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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EY51 CEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2012.
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