MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heat shield loose
Brake performance unable to be tested due to osf coil spring (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heat shield loose
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn out to excessive on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged osf and nsf both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged osr and nsr both (1.1.11 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged osf and nsf both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged osr and nsr both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged osf and nsf both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front fog lamp
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged osr and nsr both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged osf and nsf both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front fog lamp
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged osr and nsr both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front side repeter glass missing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
Front Position lamp not working n/s/f and o/s/f (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front side repeter glass missing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
undershields fitted
Front brake discs wearing thin - replacement required soon.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wiper blades soon require replacement.
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EJ08 ZXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 EJ08 ZXV, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EJ08 ZXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2008.
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