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162,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both: ns slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear: slightly (0.1 (b))
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection
Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 17%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 120 / 180 total eff = 17%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear: slightly (6.3.1d)
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lazy. Parking brake efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair <120 / 220> at 20%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear: slightly (6.3.1d)
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)
undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 100/180 (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced PRS: replaced H7 bulb (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)
undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front fog light lens cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front fog light lens cracked
Both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s handbrake lazy
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GJ08 ZDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GJ08 ZDV, 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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GJ08 ZDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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