MOT Status
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172,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.84mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear heat-shield loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In bottom left corner of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall bulge full circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn, scored and large lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Cradle removed
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In bottom left corner of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror, cradle removed from windscreen
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror, cradle removed from windscreen
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Airfreshener and phone cradle removed
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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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L80 ARY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 L80 ARY, 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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L80 ARY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2012.
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