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251,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Hidden By Undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified Cut open and welded back up indicating its been tampered with (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer rearmost ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Outer rearmost ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall chunk out of tyre exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall chunk out of tyre exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the welds on the DPF (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the inner wheel arch to floor gap (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Empty (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Central exhaust clamp cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central exhaust clamp cracked
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust clamp corroded and cracked
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KU12 JCZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 KU12 JCZ, 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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KU12 JCZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.
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