MOT Status
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186,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and bald on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 r17 95w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split, and smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint on front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal-metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
under trays sill covers and engine covers fitted obscuring view
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
under trays sill covers and engine covers fitted obscuring view
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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L333 RCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L333 RCL, 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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What year was L333 RCL registered?
L333 RCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2008.
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