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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle unable to access (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside 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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside 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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear child seat
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
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AO10 XYV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 AO10 XYV, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AO10 XYV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2010.
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