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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
centre exhaust clamp has been welded and weakened
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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 Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Panels loose or not secure under vehicle
Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Both rear backing plates deteriorated but not affecting brake performance (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion above rear subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Panels loose or not secure under vehicle
Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Both rear backing plates deteriorated but not affecting brake performance (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion above rear subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tracking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tracking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tracking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tracking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake nipple corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both rear brake backing plates rusting away.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Vehicle emits quite a lot of smoke under acceleration and was difficult to pass emissions. (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose and ferrule corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded at mounting for rear subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose and ferrule corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded at mounting for rear subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe has a large amount of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working Indicator not working and message on dash warning of this. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake backing plates rusting away.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Vehicle emits quite a lot of smoke under acceleration and was difficult to pass emissions. (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose and ferrule corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded at mounting for rear subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose and ferrule corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded at mounting for rear subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe has a large amount of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on edges.
both rear brake back plates corroded.
both rear trailing arm bushes detereated.
rear subframe corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted n/s/r
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted n/s/r
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)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front wiper slightly deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres deteriorated
wipers slightly deteriorated
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front tyres deteriorated and worn edges
rear tyres slightly deteriorated
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DF57 ULV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 DF57 ULV, 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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DF57 ULV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2008.
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