MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both headlight beam patterns poor.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlight beam patterns poor.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front number plate deteriotated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear handbrake cable slightly loose, bracket broken
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear heat shield insecure
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front number plate deteriotated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear handbrake cable slightly loose, bracket broken
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe split (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system nearside front too rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear light lens is cracked
o/s/f, n/s/r and both front to rear brake pipes, all are thinned by corrosion
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear light lens is cracked
o/s/f, n/s/r and both front to rear brake pipes, all are thinned by corrosion
N/S/R tyre smooth outer egde
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Nail in tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
N/S/R tyre smooth on inside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Nail in tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Undertray fitted
all tyres worn on iner edges
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LP08 ZGN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LP08 ZGN, 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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LP08 ZGN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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