MOT Status
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131,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))
Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive staining on front under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% on roller brake test (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition on nearside front lower arm ball joint (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))
Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive staining on front under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to sidewall. 235/35x19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective Low pressure.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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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FV12 JFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FV12 JFE, 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 FV12 JFE registered?
FV12 JFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.
Is FV12 JFE safe to buy?
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