MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left to right, above rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (235/45/18) STRONG ADVISE!!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (235/45/18) STRONG ADVISE!!! (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left to right, above rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (235/45/18) STRONG ADVISE!!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm, outer ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (235/45/18) STRONG ADVISE!!! (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pipes covered in part by covers/components
front tyres worn/bald edges
full floorpan/outer sill covers fitted
upper/lower engine covers fitted
Nearside Front suspension arm bush has movement but not excessive
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front suspension arm bush has movement but not excessive
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KW12 LJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 KW12 LJZ, 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 KW12 LJZ registered?
KW12 LJZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2012.
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