MOT Status
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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front part of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding caliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Around retaining screws. (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside,also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding caliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding caliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding caliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching legal limit. (195/60r16). (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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J16 GJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 J16 GJO, 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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J16 GJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2012.
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