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Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
plastic covers prevent inspection of sills and underfloor areas
plastic covers prevent inspection of sills and underfloor areas,
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded at rear floor pan above under tray (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some LEDs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to flexi hose unions (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded at rear floor pan above under tray (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some LEDs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to flexi hose unions (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
park brake cable support brackets detached from rear cross member
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front discs inner surface corroded and lipped and cross drilled holes blocked
Front tyres wearing on the inside edge
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front discs inner surface corroded and lipped and cross drilled holes blocked
Front tyres wearing on the inside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear discs deteriorating
cut in o/s/r tyre
rear tyres reaching marker bars in the middle of tread
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear discs deteriorating
cut in o/s/r tyre
rear tyres reaching marker bars in the middle of tread
could not fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under trays being fitted
front brake pipes corroding
o/s/r hand brake sticks on when operated
rear brake pipes corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MF08 XWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 MF08 XWR, 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 MF08 XWR registered?
MF08 XWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.
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