MOT Status
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158,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor under car broke (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (in mirror) (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front side repeator lens insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
e.m.l light not illuminating
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front side repeator lens insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
e.m.l light not illuminating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Outer Slight damage to tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test & worn smooth on outer shoulder of tread
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Outer Tyre wearing smooth on shoulder of tread
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
TYRE SIZE: 225/45R17Y
Engine management light (EML) is on.
Engine management light (EML) is on.
Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb is fitted (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Slight cuts to tyres.
Various bodywork roadwheel damage.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front fog lamp not working.
Slight cuts to tyres.
Various bodywork roadwheel damage.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LF08 NBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 LF08 NBG, 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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LF08 NBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2008.
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