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118,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle nsf runflat osf normal needs runflats 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Disc Lipped
Front Flex hose deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bad cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Disc Lipped
Front Flex hose deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bad cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective Flex hose damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits, cuts & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits, cuts & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits, cuts & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits, cuts & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall (205/50x17)
offside rear tyre getting low on tread (225/45x17)
offside steering arm corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (curved) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (curved) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Damaged (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central arm (straight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (curved) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (curved) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Damaged (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted
Under trays and sill covers fitted
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front at edges plus slight damage on sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn inner edge
offside front tyre worn on edges
under trays and engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside wiper slightly smearing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front inner brakes pads wearing low.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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DA51 BBY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 DA51 BBY, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DA51 BBY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2010.
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