MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (worn on inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))
centre stop light not working
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both
Undertrays fitted obstructing view
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both
Undertrays fitted obstructing view
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlight Cluster Damaged (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light Lens Damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear lamp broken
Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear lamp broken
Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
front and rear brake discs corroding.
Engine cover obstructing components view.
Engine oil low.
Hand brake performance low, 18%.
Nearside front tyre low on edges.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine cover obstructing components view.
Engine oil low.
Hand brake performance low, 18%.
Nearside front tyre low on edges.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front wheel slightly buckled
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV09 VSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 AV09 VSU, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AV09 VSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2009.
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