MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded lower part of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower part of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front 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))
unable to inspect all metal brake pipes due to under body covers
Covers not allowing full inspection
Covers not allowing full inspection
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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FA53 DAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FA53 DAY, 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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FA53 DAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.
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