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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive also smelkls like there is a fuel leak from somwhere too. no visiable leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (front) lower arm ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre is wearing on the edges and is on 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi section is deteriorated
light switch is faulty sometimes. cannot turn off head lights at times.
nearside head lamp is loose
sevearl rear suspension arm buhses are deteriorated
several areas of damage on this car. front bumper, rear bumper and offside.
there is a couple of chips in the windscreen
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (front) lower arm ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre is wearing on the edges and is on 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi section is deteriorated
handbrake performance only just made a pass. 16% overall
light switch is faulty sometimes. cannot turn off head lights at times.
nearside head lamp is loose
sevearl rear suspension arm buhses are deteriorated
several areas of damage on this car. front bumper, rear bumper and offside.
there is a couple of chips in the windscreen
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi deteriorated
n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge
rear diffuser adrift (not likely to fall off)
rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating
various body damage (no sharp edges)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure BRAKE DISC TOCH THE HEAT PLATE (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure BRAKE DISC TOCH THE HEAT PLATE (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Dangers TO DRIVE (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSR also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both NSF OSF marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSR also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres worn smooth on inner/outer edges.
underside covered by trays
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front tyres worn low on edges and sidewalls scuffed / cut
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)
front tyres wearing on edges
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AY09 XWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 AY09 XWM, 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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AY09 XWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.
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