MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Background is faded (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened The rear sub-frame has some areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material A steel front to rear pipe (Left hand near the fuel tank) is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe has been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe has been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe has been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Hand brake binding wheel bearing not checked. (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency 17%.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall and scrubbed off on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall, perished and scrubbed off on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Various under-trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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K17 RDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 K17 RDC, 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 K17 RDC registered?
K17 RDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2012.
Is K17 RDC safe to buy?
The MOT history for K17 RDC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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