MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured bumper (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
heatshield insecure
rear disc plates scrubbing os/ns
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling against shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heatshield is insecure
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread edge broken (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear 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))
under trays fitted
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread edge broken (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
under trays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places evidence of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth rubbber worn to metal (1.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have no beam pattern. possibly bulbs fitted incorrectly ? . (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake inoperative on one side neglible effort both sides. (1.4.1 (a))
Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. rear tyres are different sizes (5.2.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places evidence of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 nails in the nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HN09 VMT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HN09 VMT, 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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HN09 VMT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2009.
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