MOT Status
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78,921 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Gearbox oil sump pan corroded and defective
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arms ball joint dust cover defective (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Gearbox oil sump pan corroded and defective
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arms ball joint dust cover defective (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also nail in tread and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front brake pipes corroded at flexi join.
Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advise cuts to nsf tyre outer wall.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine and under tray covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 y xl continental (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 y xl continental (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine and under tray covers fitted to vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres cracking and perishing sidewalls
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HBZ 959 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 HBZ 959, 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 HBZ 959 registered?
HBZ 959 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2012.
Is HBZ 959 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HBZ 959 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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