MOT Status
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160,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected nsr suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust heatshild lose
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BSZ 1428 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 BSZ 1428, 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 BSZ 1428 registered?
BSZ 1428 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.
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