MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive In engine bay, possible power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush beginning to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Badly stonechipped but not seriously affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Significantly more worn than brake pads on other side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Bodywork damage but has no sharp edges.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Rusty towards bottom of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tail lamp cracked but showing no white light.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Tried to adjust but still too low even at uppermost setting due to damage. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive In engine bay, possible power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lower mounting broken but still reasonable secure although obviously pushed back in to seating from original position.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush beginning to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Badly stonechipped but not seriously affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Significantly more worn than brake pads on other side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Bodywork damage but has no sharp edges.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Rusty towards bottom of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tail lamp cracked but showing no white light.
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but secure.
Nearside Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe corroded near front arm of rear suspension mounting point. (2.4.A.3)
Both headlamps have slightly reduced light output - suspect bulbs.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but secure.
Nearside Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
O/S/F inner and N/S/F outer sidelights working but poor.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Oil leak Engine area around intercooler pipe. ()
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Bulbs incorrectly fitted for both main and dipped beams. (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Oil leak Engine area around intercooler pipe. ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users main beam bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front wipers smearing
fluid leak in engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake wear indicator on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake wear indicator on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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CA59 GYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 CA59 GYD, 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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CA59 GYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2009.
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