MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear back plates corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm . (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm . (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front each side joining to flexi pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front foreward most arm bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear each side joining to flexi pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner side wall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front each side joining to flexi pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front foreward most arm bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front, wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear each side joining to flexi pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Center exhaust clamp deteriorated and likely to snap.
Nearside Rear Hand brake bracket loose.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges and cuts to the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges and cuts to the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inside and outside
Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inside and outside
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FIL 7042 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 FIL 7042, 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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FIL 7042 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2012.
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