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Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside fuel tank strap corroded
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Fuel tank insecure Tank strap snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside fuel tank strap corroded
Park brake only just met minimum efficiency. Adjustment/repair advised.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake pedal stiff to release but can still be operated (1.1.6 (d))
vehicle underside has general age related corrosion at rear end
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - requires cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - requires cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake pedal stiff to release but can still be operated (1.1.6 (d))
vehicle underside has general age related corrosion at rear end
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted Offside and nearside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails. Inner wheel arch liners and full undertrays fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted Offside and nearside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails. Inner wheel arch liners and full undertrays fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear pipes corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted Offside and nearside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails. Inner wheel arch liners and full undertrays fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Possibly handbrake sticking (1.2.1 (f))
Road wheel slightly distorted All inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valves are perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valves are perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valves are perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Front Wipers are smearing
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valves are perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valves cracked (4.1.D.1e)
off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valves cracked (4.1.D.1e)
off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
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DS14 VWX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,781 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 DS14 VWX, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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DS14 VWX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2014.
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