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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side brake grabbing (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake grabbing (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
coolant level very low suggest topping up
slight lip on front discs
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
slight lip on front discs
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm foreward bushes both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on edges 205/55R1691V (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
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L14 FOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.
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 L14 FOD, 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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L14 FOD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2012.
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