MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s tyres close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in bottom middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly nsr (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose & besides fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall split but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear axle into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall split but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OS+NS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in Yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in Yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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HV09 VHR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 HV09 VHR, 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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HV09 VHR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.
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