MOT Status
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112,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering cooler (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated park brake release pull lever defective (1.1.6 (d))
both front seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering cooler (2.1.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated park brake release pull lever defective (1.1.6 (d))
both front seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on edge 2nd canvas (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake pull release handle broken (1.1.6 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative topped up (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
park brake lever has reserve travel but could do with adjustment.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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J17 WHW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,781 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 J17 WHW, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was J17 WHW registered?
J17 WHW is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2014.
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