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161,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light lenses damaged.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on the inside side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diffuser missing.
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Fog light lenses damaged.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on the inside side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diffuser missing.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear bumper loose n/s and o/s.
Slight engine oil leak.
Under trays and engine cover fitted some items not visible for test.
n/s f fog light lens damaged.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Binding . (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn low and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn low inside and outside edges.Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear bumper loose n/s and o/s.
Slight engine oil leak.
Under trays and engine cover fitted some items not visible for test.
n/s f fog light lens damaged.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FH59 MDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 FH59 MDY, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FH59 MDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.
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