MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure Side mirror. (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification both (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Air intake pipe/trunking missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil, worn bald on outer edge, no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Offside front anti roll bar drop link gaiter slightly split, but still preventing the ingress of dirt.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil, worn bald on outer edge, no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Offside front anti roll bar drop link gaiter slightly split, but still preventing the ingress of dirt.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))
engine and under cover fitted
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
near side rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm
off side front tyre worn on edges
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LR08 PNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LR08 PNZ, 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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LR08 PNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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