MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edge must be getting close to cords. Advise replacing soon for safety
cut o/s/r tyre but not yet to fail criteria
engine cover, belly pan, floor covers and side skirts fitted
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edge must be getting close to cords. Advise replacing soon for safety
cut o/s/r tyre but not yet to fail criteria
engine cover, belly pan, floor covers and side skirts fitted
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
grinding noise from n/s/r brake disc,handbrake area
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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X812 VJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 X812 VJK, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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X812 VJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2001.
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