MOT Status
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216,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect under tank/floor (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect under tank/floor (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covers fitted both axles and floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail suspension arm NOT ATTACHED very DANGEROUS (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail lower arm not attached to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
steering lock to lock stiff in operation
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear diff oil leak
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leak on differential.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Minor oil leak from rear diff
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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BD08 JVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BD08 JVZ, 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 BD08 JVZ registered?
BD08 JVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2008.
Is BD08 JVZ safe to buy?
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