MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r wheel slight noise from brake when rotated backwards ....may require inspection ...
under trays and covers fitted obscuring some items ....Both front wing inner liners parts missing loose/insecure
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated pumped up before test (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front fog lamp both missing bulb
Rear shock absorber slightly oil leaking
Front fog lamp both missing bulb
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear shock absorber slightly oil leaking
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under vehicle covers
Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear fog light inop
Nearside Rear lamp cracked
Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear fog light inop
Nearside Rear lamp cracked
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers
n/s/r lamp damaged no white light showing
rear bumper damaged
steering not checked on lock to lock due to dangerous tyres
under vehicle covers
Brake performance not tested due to tyres dangerous (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
n/s/r lamp damaged no white light showing
rear bumper damaged
steering not checked on lock to lock due to dangerous tyres
under vehicle covers
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ09 HMA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BJ09 HMA, 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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BJ09 HMA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.
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