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142,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake requirments just met
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald - no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald - no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most foreward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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FV09 ORU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 FV09 ORU, 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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What year was FV09 ORU registered?
FV09 ORU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2009.
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