MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Brake linkage has restricted free movement pedal operated lever/linkage mechanism seized (1.1.15 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed section of pipe at flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (inboard parking brake shoes ) (1.2.1 (f))
front brakes badly worn
rear brakes badly worn
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front discs and pads worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
front discs and pads worn
Front tyres wearing on edges
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre damaged
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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FOY 57A is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 FOY 57A, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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FOY 57A is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2011.
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