MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear body and sills corroded
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front front bumper has cracks on lower fender area, advise repair
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear o/s rear parking brake only just meets requirements also has slight scraping noise when spun, ADVISE ATTENTION
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under covers fitted obscuring some parts
under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement horse shoe (2.4.G.2)
engine and under trays fitted obsuring some parts
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted
under trays fitted obsuring some parts
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH57 ZRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FH57 ZRN, 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 FH57 ZRN registered?
FH57 ZRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 2008.
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