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112,660 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front screen stone hips
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front screen stone chips
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Front screen stone chips
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and under tray obscuring front to rear brake pipe inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and under tray obscuring front to rear brake pipe inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
brake pad wear warning light on dash
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Front to rear steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion where visible.[plastic covers].
both front tyres slightly perished and just starting to wear on edges
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
both front tyres slightly perished and just starting to wear on edges
both rear tyre valves perished
rear heat shield loose
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyre valves slightly perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyre valves slightly perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
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AK08 GSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AK08 GSY, 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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AK08 GSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2008.
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