MOT Status
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122,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front droplink covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near side rear & off side rear chassis rails above axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
General underbody corrosion front & rear
Near side rear light cluster damaged
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front belts (7.1.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipelines (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General underbody corrosion front & rear, undertrays fitted
Near side rear lights cluster damaged
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly damaged All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes to calliper hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front near side & off side suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays/covers fitted
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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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GSU 957 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 GSU 957, 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 GSU 957 registered?
GSU 957 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2008.
Is GSU 957 safe to buy?
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