MOT Status
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106,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken on nearside rear suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn on the outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sticker in the nearside windscreen
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, worn on inner edge almost through to cords and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of resreve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items
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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FT61 GZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FT61 GZW, 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 FT61 GZW registered?
FT61 GZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2012.
Is FT61 GZW safe to buy?
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