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Nearside Rear outer wheel arch surface corrosion
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower inner sills/ both rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust silencer leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main centre pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main centre pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 0/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S & N/S (245/40/17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 0/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Both rear flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear tyres low tread nsr 2mm osr 3mm
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
rear tyres low tread nsr 2mm osr 3mm
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyre valves slightly perished
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyre valves slightly perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear washer inop
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K8 FNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 K8 FNL, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K8 FNL registered?
K8 FNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2005.
Is K8 FNL safe to buy?
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