MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges, center three quarters above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges, center three quarters above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges, center three quarters above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges, center three quarters above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1a)
n/s/f/ tyre worn on out edge
wiper blades worn
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1a)
n/s/f/ tyre worn on out edge
wiper blades worn
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning light on dash (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components
under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning light on dash (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components
under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre side wall perished
chip in windscreen
oil leak
parking light not working
rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Front front brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Front heat light slightly insecure
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
slight ply in both front wheel bearings
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA09 VBM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EA09 VBM, 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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EA09 VBM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2009.
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