MOT Status
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144,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside 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))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible Slightly Deteriorated + Slight Corrosion to Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both Sides - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible Slightly Deteriorated + Slight Corrosion to Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slightly Rusty + Slightly Deteriorated (All Visible) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Deteriorated (Both Sides Marked with Yellow Chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
N/S/R Tyre Close to Wear Indicator
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear diff oil seal - damp effect / slight leak
covers + shields fitted
under vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear diff oil seal - damp effect / slight leak
covers + shields fitted
under vehicle corroded
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
covers + shields fitted
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
covers + shields fitted
covers & shields fitted
both rear tyres wearing thin
brake pipes corroded
covers & shields fitted obscuring view of components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f jacking point rubber missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake application uneven
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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AU08 UNS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AU08 UNS, 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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What year was AU08 UNS registered?
AU08 UNS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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