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underbody rust including perscribed areas
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer vehicle sill covered with material / underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody surface rust including all suspension components, subframes & chassis
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer vehicle sill covered with material / underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody surface rust including all suspension components, subframes & chassis
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Shock Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper Shock Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside steering arm has free play under able to see clearly due to under trays
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres outer walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
diesel pump damp with fuel
under trays fitted
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) unable to see steering arms due to under trays (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside steering arm has free play under able to see clearly due to under trays
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres outer walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
diesel pump damp with fuel
under trays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint has up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
unable to see brake pads clearly
under trays fitted
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s/r sill corroding
play in n/s steering idler arm
rear inner sills starting to corrode
Nearside slight play in steering arm
fuel pipes damp
under trays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
under trays fitted
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
under trays fitted
rear inner sills corroding
slight up lift in lower ball joints
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s front tyre has slight uneven wear
slight play in steering arm ball joints
r wheel arches corroding
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
centre stop lamp not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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M870 VCT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 M870 VCT, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M870 VCT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1994.
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