MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Under trays/covers obscuring testable components
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has honeycomb back back ground & characters with anti flash effect (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has honeycomb back ground & characters with anti flash effect (0.1 (d))
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Under trays/covers obscuring testable components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and lower covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine covers and lower covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front discs worn
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars/deep cut on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing low on edges
nail in offside front tyre
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars/deep cut on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing low on edges
nail in offside front tyre
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front 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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FH08 YKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FH08 YKO, 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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FH08 YKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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