MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre exhaust clamp deteriorating
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
Rear brake discs inner faces corroding
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust clamp deteriorating
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
Rear brake discs inner faces corroding
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
mid exhaust centre joint clamp cracking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
mid exhaust centre joint clamp cracking
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Secondary bonnet catch seized
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front tyres very worn on inner edges
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both tyre valves perished front
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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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HW12 HWA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HW12 HWA, 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 HW12 HWA registered?
HW12 HWA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2012.
Is HW12 HWA safe to buy?
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