MOT Status
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168,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking air ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking air ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn and damaged around edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn and damaged around edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall torn, centre tread @ 1.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall torn . Tread @1.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn and damaged around edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn and damaged around edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre starting to feather
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm fetherin (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm fetherin (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges 225/40/18
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L121 VAA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 L121 VAA, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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L121 VAA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2011.
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