MOT Status
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144,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
centre exhaust clamp slightly loose
covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Under trays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Under trays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REPLACE ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted covering items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REPLACE ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted covering items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge almost to canvas (4.1.D.1b)
engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
under covers fitted obscuring almost all of vehicle underside
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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KS12 VPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KS12 VPZ, 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 KS12 VPZ registered?
KS12 VPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2012.
Is KS12 VPZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for KS12 VPZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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