MOT Status
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73,610 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion starting both front chassis but not yet to excess. Side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip @ 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))
side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on both and scale build up from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip @ limit (3.2 (a) (i))
rear height sensor link rod has a hair line crack in it and will need replacing soon
side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone ( close to limit ) (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two pipes front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Stop light not working.
Nearside Front Lower 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone ( close to limit ) (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two pipes front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Stop light not working.
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Bald spots inner at O/s front & o/s rear tyres
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Bald spots inner at O/s front & o/s rear tyres
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre small cut inner sidewall
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre small cut inner sidewall
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
front brake pads low
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pads low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY09 ZBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FY09 ZBC, 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 FY09 ZBC registered?
FY09 ZBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2009.
Is FY09 ZBC safe to buy?
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