MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear subframe rusty
Strong smell Of fuel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer passenger seat belt buckle not engaging
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some slight play but multilink so hard to isolate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General condition, unable to view under the trays (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened especially near the outrigger / radius arm bracket welds (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sounds and smells like an diesel injector seal is leaking when running
Full body under-try fitted. Not allowing full inspection of brake pipe’s.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement very soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement very soon only 2.0mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement very soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement very soon only 2.0mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement (under 2mm tread). (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement (under 2mm tread). (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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DG09 ZPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 DG09 ZPP, 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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DG09 ZPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.
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