MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated not working (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x 2, both behind inner wing cover (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated not working (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x 2, both behind inner wing cover (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear Inc crossover (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear Inc crossover (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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JJ03 ELS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 JJ03 ELS, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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JJ03 ELS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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