MOT Status
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205,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front TYRE SPLITTING
Nearside Rear TYRE SPLITTING
Offside Front TYRE SPLITTING
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT N/S REAR COVER (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front TYRE SPLITTING
Nearside Rear TYRE SPLITTING
Offside Front TYRE SPLITTING
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake fluid level below maximum mark
front brake discs worn
front tyres inadequate
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake fluid level below maximum mark
front brake discs worn
front tyres inadequate
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL08 WXA is a 2008 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 75%.
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 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 BL08 WXA, 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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BL08 WXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.
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