MOT Status
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165,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested rear brakes inoperative due to brake fluid leak after attempting to perform rear brake test (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder starting to get low on tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle broken, but still operating (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder starting to get low on tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle broken, but still operating (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front suspension ride height sensor linkage worn (headlamp aim)
Nearside Rear suspension ride height sensor linkage worn (headlamp aim)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front suspension ride height sensor linkage worn (headlamp aim)
Nearside Rear suspension ride height sensor linkage worn (headlamp aim)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LP61 OLT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 LP61 OLT, 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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LP61 OLT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.
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