MOT Status
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132,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROAD INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Wheels (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Wheels (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Damage to lens (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front mirror rear view slight glass dark
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight 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 Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all 4 tyres close to limits
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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J8 BSK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 J8 BSK, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J8 BSK registered?
J8 BSK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2001.
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