MOT Status
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122,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (beside fuel tank and end) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (beside fuel tank and end) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn to limit and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (beside fuel tank and end) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (beside fuel tank and end) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND FLOOR UNDER TRAY (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND FLOOR UNDER TRAY (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND FLOOR UNDER TRAY (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND FLOOR UNDER TRAY (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes corroding
Brake Fluid Low
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Deteriorated (Marked with Yellow Chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appears Low, Requires Further Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Tracking Arm Bush Slightly Deteriorated (Marked With Yellow Chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Covers & Shields Fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Covers & Shields Fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
covers & shields fitted
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all brake pipes corroded
covers & shields fitted
covers & shields fitted
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
covers & shields fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
child seat fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK09 FBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 BK09 FBG, 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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What year was BK09 FBG registered?
BK09 FBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.
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