MOT Status
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135,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil over the bottom of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking / slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking / slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyre worn low/worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, nearside front & nearside rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front lower arms ( rear arm's ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak Engine - requires further investigation ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak Engine - requires further investigation ()
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Close to Limit inner and outer Edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting Close to Limit Centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting Close to Limit at Centre of Tread (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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JS08 MAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 JS08 MAR, 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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JS08 MAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2009.
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