MOT Status
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163,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted
Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around injectors (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted
Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove sat nav mounting. ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to wear limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting close to wear limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear pipes very corroded, running along the side of the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to brake hose very corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall damaged exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove sat nav mounting. ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to wear limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting close to wear limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front cut in tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front cut in tyre
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front cut in tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front cut in tyre
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
cut to n/s/f tyre
cut to n/s/r tyre
slight play to o/s/r shocker
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JE53 BKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 JE53 BKS, 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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JE53 BKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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