MOT Status
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135,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
Front both brake pipes covered in mud
Rear both brake pipes covered in mud
all front & rear suspension componants corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
all front & rear suspension componants corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is stepping on the inner side and worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front very worn close to show 2 ply or cords
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all flexi brake hose ferrulls corroding
all front & rear suspension componants corroding
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all front & rear suspension componants corroding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all front & rear suspension componants corroding
Offside Front Inner tyre out of shape
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
both front tyres are worn close to wear indicators
nearside front tyre wearing unevenly
unable to test rear seat belts as presented
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
both front tyres are worn close to wear indicators
nearside front tyre wearing unevenly
unable to test rear seat belts as presented
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
suspension components corroded
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
suspension components corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
both outer sills rusty
nail in n/s front tyre
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)
Front wheels are a little difficult to turn by hand
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front chassis rusty
o/s rear outer sill rusty
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on dash
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
no smoke at time of test
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre close to wear bars
no smoke emitted at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
(notes :- alloy wheels 195/50R15 tyres, tread depths = n/s/f 1.4mm, o/s/f 2.5mm, n/s/r & o/s/r 5mm.)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside & offside rear tyres, center of treads worn (on minimum limit).
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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside & offside rear tyres, center of treads worn (on minimum limit).
wiper blade effectiveness.
front & rear brake pads worn.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
front & rear brake pads worn.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both wiper blades torn
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both wiper blades torn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
exhaust front mounting loose [rattle?]
permit in wiper sweep
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust front mounting loose [rattle?]
permit in wiper sweep
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M1 EEC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.9%.
Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 M1 EEC, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M1 EEC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2010.
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