MOT Status
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236,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside and offside front and nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
nearside headlamp damaged
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside and offside front and nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
nearside headlamp damaged
Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested NSF Headlight brackets damaged - loose headlight (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Bonnet cable lever broke - able to pull cable for access
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF & NSF & NSR (1.1.11 (c))
Front OSF & NSF - Wheel arch linings damaged
General corrosion underneath
Nearside Front Bumper, bonnet, grill & headlight damaged - No sharp edges protruding
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear OSR & NSR - Audible scrapping noise when rotating wheels
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, too flex rust (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both too caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, too flex rust (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both too caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LR09 YED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 LR09 YED, 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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LR09 YED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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