MOT Status
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149,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges and kerbing damage to outer sidewallo (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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GY59 VEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,597cc petrol 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 GY59 VEP, 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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GY59 VEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2009.
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