MOT Status
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143,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall and perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread 3mm. 245/40/17 95W xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 95W xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread 3mm. 245/40/17 95W xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 95W xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads plus nearside rear outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Both front droplinks spilt on ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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LO03 YYO 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 LO03 YYO, 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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LO03 YYO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.
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