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168,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm area badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability suspension rear arm corroded and disconnected at rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into tail box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes that run behind wheel arch look corroded, can't fully inspect due to position can only see small section, advise check to be done. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm with bush closer to front of car, boot ripped in half. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play, advise adjust. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes that run behind wheel arch look corroded, can't fully inspect due to position can only see small section, advise check to be done. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both front headlights have 1 sidelight not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small section of visible brake pipes coming from rear corroded but would advise further inspection. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Further back suspension arm. (Camber adjusting arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Furthest front suspension arm. (Castor adjusting arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear main suspension arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear toe adjusting arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Very rear heatsheild loose, not likely to fall off.
Brake pipe slightly corroded several,would advise replacement at n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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J40 JDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 J40 JDW, 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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J40 JDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.
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