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F5 ATD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,617 mi
Last recorded57,617 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 ATD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,617 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 57,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt further most forward arm , chalk marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated further most front arm cover starting to peel away (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield rear partially insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,273 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 39,824 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 39,821 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 May 2015 24,603 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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F5 ATD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F5 ATD, 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 F5 ATD registered?

F5 ATD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is F5 ATD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 ATD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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