MOT Status
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93,033 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Under Covers
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brakes are fluctuating by 20-40kg (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is corroded just before brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil unable to locate where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brakes are fluctuating by 20kg (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brakes are fluctuating by 20-40kg (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is corroded just before brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil unable to locate where from (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brakes are fluctuating by 20kg (1.2.1 (e))
Under covers
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And off side (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box (6.1.2 (a))
Under covers
Under covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen And off side (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And Off side (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and off side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and off side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And off side (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
under covers fitted
Under covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Rear Pads (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Rear Pads (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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MC08 ZPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MC08 ZPX, 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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What year was MC08 ZPX registered?
MC08 ZPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is MC08 ZPX safe to buy?
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