MOT Status
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159,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe corroded, Engine cover and under trays fitted
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe corroded, Engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front door mirror cover missing
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front door mirror cover missing
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front damage to bumper/wing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust heat shield rattling
rear bumper missing
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components
Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV08 ESF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 FV08 ESF, 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 FV08 ESF registered?
FV08 ESF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2008.
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