MOT Status
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124,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
handbrake effort low
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Fuel Tank Support Strap corroding
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (225.40.18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255.25.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front drop link lower ball joint dust covers slightly cracked/perished.
Both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.
Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Front brake pads 70% worn.
N/S/F tyre outer side wall has small cut.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Both rear tyres worn to about 3-4mm tread.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HIL 8840 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 HIL 8840, 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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HIL 8840 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2012.
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