MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear outer sill in to rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm (front of the two) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All anti roll bar d bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mountings and rear trailing arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres outer edges. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All anti roll bar d bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mountings and rear trailing arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe and rear trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion rear quarters, wheel arches
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres splitting inner sidewalls to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Slight corrosion rear quarters, wheel arches
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges slightly
Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres are worn on the outer edges.
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)
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FG08 JVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 FG08 JVN, 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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FG08 JVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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