MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
277,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central brake light on 60% leds working
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central brake light on 60% leds working
Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements
Nearside HANDBRAKE SLOW TO REACT (EFFICIENCY OK)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside HANDBRAKE SLOW TO REACT (EFFICIENCY OK)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers & under trays fitted.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers & under trays fitted.
Nearside parking brake efficiency, low
Rear exhaust support bracket missing
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear most (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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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H12 AFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 H12 AFH, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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H12 AFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.
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