MOT Status
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99,687 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
engine cover & under tray fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear brake pads getting low
rear tyres low on tread
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre splitting in tread
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L8 BSW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol 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 L8 BSW, 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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What year was L8 BSW registered?
L8 BSW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2009.
Is L8 BSW safe to buy?
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