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Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Hud warning lamps displayed.
Intermittent fault airbag warning lamp.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
parking brake ratchet anti-slip devise is missing n/side parking brake has poor performance.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake handle damage
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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J55 JEU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 J55 JEU, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J55 JEU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2007.
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