MOT Status
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120,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened middle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened middle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front headlamp adjuster faulty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front headlamp adjuster faulty
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Recommend replace at next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Recommend replace at next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.
Nearside Rear Heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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M5 JSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 M5 JSU, 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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M5 JSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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