MOT Status
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118,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear upper subframe mounts corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded
both rear upper subframe mounts corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear upper chassi has corrosion
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear upper chassi has corrosion
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm inner bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess one mount broken and loose on n/s hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm inner bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/r under tray loose
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side effort low (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Side repeater not working on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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38 KD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 38 KD, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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38 KD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.
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