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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fuel tank metal cover holed/corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel tank metal cover holed/corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (j))
Fuel tank casing and straps corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre has cut on outer edge but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
offside front alloy wheel has slight buckle on inner side
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EB55 SUL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 EB55 SUL, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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EB55 SUL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2011.
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