MOT Status
ValidMileage
175,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coolant low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front seat belt lock cover missing
Under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front seat belt lock cover missing
Under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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HV12 YDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 HV12 YDS, 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 HV12 YDS registered?
HV12 YDS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2012.
Is HV12 YDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for HV12 YDS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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