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172,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions output is extremely high but is within limits
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlight light output reduced, possibly fault with bulb or headlight
Emissions output is extremely high but is within limits
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb was not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlight light output reduced, possibly fault with bulb or headlight
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb was not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Plastic disc stuck to windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Check bulb fitment and condition (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Emissions output is extremely high but is within limits
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm's rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Left disc and pad show sigh of heat related but no effect on braking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm's rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Left disc and pad show sigh of heat related but no effect on braking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS Warning lamp illuminated (1.6 (b))
Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative O/S repeater lamp on mirror inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced N/S front position lamp dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
the front brake discs will require replacing when the front pads are
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
the front brake discs will require replacing when the front pads are
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BN08 WDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 BN08 WDY, 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 BN08 WDY registered?
BN08 WDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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