MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre wearing and perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre wearing and perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spilt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre edges perishing and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect just acceptable (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))
nearside rear lower/inner side light not working
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect just acceptable (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))
nearside rear lower/inner side light not working
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack/damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
n/s/r inner sidelight not working
o/s/r and n/s/r rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Also cannot be opened from inside vehicle . (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing Brake pad has detached from metal pad . (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes slightly corroded at connection to flexible brake hose . (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate slightly damaged .
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked . ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside door mirror cracked
Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside door mirror cracked
Offside Front brake pads wearing low
Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage
Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre (4.3.3 (a) (i))
brake wear illuminating on dash
Nearside Front position lamp has two bulbs
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front position lamp has two bulbs
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 TMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 FY08 TMV, 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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FY08 TMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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