MOT Status
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140,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front tyre tread wearing uneven inner edge worn
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both rear discs pitted
under panels fitted
Brake performance not tested due to insecure subframe at rear risk of damaging vehicle (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower front arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower front arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front tyre tread inner edge worn
Offside Rear handbrake cable insecurely attached
both rear discs pitted
underpanels fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. *marked in yellow chalk* (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
advise nearside front tyre slightly run off on inside edge in my opinion ok at time off mot test
Childseat
Parking brake at 16% min pass rate
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted
n/s/r light connection loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres bald on edges
front brake discs slightly worn
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MK08 CVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 MK08 CVW, 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 MK08 CVW registered?
MK08 CVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2008.
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