MOT Status
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118,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers under trays fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers under trays fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box system blowing and fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure tail box mounting corroded and adrift (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers under trays fitted
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
engine covers under trays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above tank (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers under trays fitted
engine covers under trays fitted
Covers and under-trays obscuring view
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both over tank (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers under trays fitted
engine covers under trays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers under trays fitted
both front tyres side wall damage
engine covers under trays fitted
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box mounting broken (7.1.1)
both front tyres side wall damage
engine covers under trays fitted
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brakes have slight imbalance on application
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK08 FRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 EK08 FRJ, 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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What year was EK08 FRJ registered?
EK08 FRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.
Is EK08 FRJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK08 FRJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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