MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))
under trays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
unable to fully inspect rear brakes due to design
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
unable to fully inspect rear brakes due to design
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres feathering on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Noise on nsr wheel when turned(scraping)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disk's and pads are showing heavy wear
Parking brake nearing the end of its travel
Rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disk's and pads are showing heavy wear
Parking brake nearing the end of its travel
Rear brake pads getting low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KV58 EFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 KV58 EFJ, 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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KV58 EFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2008.
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