MOT Status
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119,194 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nail in nearside ear tyre , bald on inner edge close to showing cords or ply & on 2mm breakers
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside rear tyre bald oninner edge close to showing cords or ply & on 2mm breakers
rear subframe & mounting points rusty
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nail in nearside ear tyre , bald on inner edge close to showing cords or ply & on 2mm breakers
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside rear tyre bald oninner edge close to showing cords or ply & on 2mm breakers
rear subframe & mounting points rusty
nearside & offside front lower suspension arms inner bushes poor
nearside front tyre bald on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on edges
rear brake pads worn
rear subframe & mounting points rusty
rear tyres 3.5mm
Both front front lower arms inner bushes poor
rear pads worn
rear subframe & mounting points corroded
slight blow on injectors
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front front lower arms inner bushes poor
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
rear subframe & mounting points corroded
slight blow on injectors
noise on front of vehicle no play found at time of test
rear subframe & mounting points corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
rear subframe & mounting points corroded
both rear tyres 3mm & worn on inner edge
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres 3mm & worn on inner edge
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Edges.
Rear Tyres Heavily Worn On Edges. (Secondary Grooves).
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Edges.
Rear Tyres Heavily Worn On Edges. (Secondary Grooves).
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
child seat fitted to nearside rear
front and rear brake pads wearing low
offside front brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded
child seat fitted to nearside rear
front and rear brake pads wearing low
offside front brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r tyre tread low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BV08 GZR is a 2008 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 64%.
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 BV08 GZR, 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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BV08 GZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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