MOT Status
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121,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT ATTENTION REQUIRED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT ATTENTION REQUIRED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding also park brake didn't achieve lock up when tested (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread 2553518 coopers (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553518 rear coppers (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
undershields obscure some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on edges
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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GK12 BUW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GK12 BUW, 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 GK12 BUW registered?
GK12 BUW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2012.
Is GK12 BUW safe to buy?
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