MOT Status
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94,074 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under covers fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted but not affecting tyre bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted but not affecting tyre bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside of vehicle smothered in oil
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged all tyres have damage to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged all tyres have damage to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cuts and damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brakes squealing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brakes squealing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
low park effort
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
low park effort
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
both front lower suspension torsion arms bushes have play
both rear hand brake units scraping when rotated
long handbrake travel
o/s/f and n/s/r tyre side wall cut
Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged 225/40/18
rear brake discs worn and have a slight lip on there outer edge
front brake discs worn & brake pads low
n/s/r tyre just off limits
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
front brake discs worn & brake pads low
n/s/r tyre just off limits
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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KY12 XZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 KY12 XZZ, 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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KY12 XZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2012.
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