MOT Status
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175,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
o/s/r brake slightly binding
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front bottom arm (rear arm) ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged/repaired, suspect down to cords
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged/repaired, suspect down to cords
o/s/f parking light not working
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
glow plug light staying on
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
glow plug light staying on
slight noise from n/s front steering/suspension area
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Slight play to n/s/f lower arm inner bush (front)
o/s/r brake pipe slightly starting to corrode
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Slight play to n/s/f lower arm inner bush (front)
o/s/r brake pipe slightly starting to corrode
play to n/s/f wheel bearing
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front rear ball joints (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))
Offside Front anti roll bar dust cover's deteriorating
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
n/s outer wheel rim damaged
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
o/s/f slightly play to lower suspension bush
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f slightly play to lower suspension bush
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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GA54 JAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 GA54 JAR, 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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What year was GA54 JAR registered?
GA54 JAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.
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