MOT Status
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277,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge second skin (5.2.3 (e))
advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted
Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge second skin (5.2.3 (e))
advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted
advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe above axle and rear subfame corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted
advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
advisory diesel smoke emission high recomend fuel cleaner
advisory engine cover and under tray fitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on limit (4.1.E.1)
advisory engine cover and under tray fitted
eml warning on
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
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GU58 ZHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 GU58 ZHW, 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 GU58 ZHW registered?
GU58 ZHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2008.
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