MOT Status
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129,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear light lens damaged
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside rear brake backing plate corroding
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy corroding (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid s (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside rear light lens damaged
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside rear brake backing plate corroding
rear subframe corroding
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust clamp corroded
rear exhaust heat shield loose
rear subframe corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing, 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing below 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV11 DOU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 FV11 DOU, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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FV11 DOU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2011.
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