MOT Status
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155,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front discs rust inner face
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
hand brake just passed on performance
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
hand brake just passed on performance
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank straps corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel tank straps corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel tank straps corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
slight smearing from front wiper blades but not affecting view of road
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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FT11 SZW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 FT11 SZW, 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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What year was FT11 SZW registered?
FT11 SZW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2011.
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