MOT Status
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173,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear footbrake just met requirements
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Front Body has an unsafe modification Bonnet will not open (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Clasp (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To flexible (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To flexible (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Undertrays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel Arch (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over Axle/Diff (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner wall but not reaching cord.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
engine and underbody covers fitted, unable to check all components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre has cuts on inner wall but not reaching cord.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
engine and underbody covers fitted, unable to check all components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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DG59 YYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 DG59 YYS, 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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What year was DG59 YYS registered?
DG59 YYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2009.
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