MOT Status
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146,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside repeater lamp Light intensity slightly reduced
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
flexi part of the exhaust system slight deteriorated and clamp broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside repeater lamp Light intensity slightly reduced
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
flexi part of the exhaust system slight deteriorated and clamp broken
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under covers fitted obscuring view
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt jamed (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under covers fitted obscuring view
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under engine covers, obscuring
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))
CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT CLAMP CRACKED, SUGGEST REPLACED .
CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .
Nearside Front TYRE NEARSIDE FRONT WORN ON BOTH EDGES .
Offside Front TYRE OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM AND WEARING ON EDGES .
Offside Rear TYRE OFFSIDE REAR 3MM CENTRE .
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from offside to nearside transversely above suspension (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working marker lamp (1.1.A.3b)
all covers fitted
front and rear brake pads starting to wear low
nearside rear tyre worn low
unable to see rear coil springs fully
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
all covers fitted
front and rear brake pads starting to wear low
nearside rear tyre worn low
unable to see rear coil springs fully
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both outer sills and under wheel arches covered
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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FY59 WHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FY59 WHC, 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 FY59 WHC registered?
FY59 WHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.
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