MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear to offside rear going to front pipes corroded and above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear to offside rear going to front pipes corroded and above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Undertray fitted as standard
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded & lipped slightly (3.5.1i)
Front pipe/Gearbox exhaust bracket missing
Front window tint seems to be very dark, in my opinion at time of test
Middle/Rear exhaust bracket missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Undertray fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted wrong way (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded & lipped slightly (3.5.1i)
Front pipe/Gearbox exhaust bracket missing
Front window tint seems to be very dark, in my opinion at time of test
Middle/Rear exhaust bracket missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (leaking)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of age and wearing on inner edge (2mm) (4.1.E.1)
Undertray fitted
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)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake warning lamp on
front brake disc s wearing
front rear tyer s wearing close to wear bars
n/s/r flasher slightly showing white light
slight wear in o/s/f lower arm ball joint
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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AP57 WDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 AP57 WDE, 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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AP57 WDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2008.
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