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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
plastic cover fitted under the floor
Front both sides front tyres wearing and nearing 2mm
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and Nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint, Strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's Fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (marked with crayon) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and Nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint, Strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside and offside (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MK09 ZHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 MK09 ZHO, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MK09 ZHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.
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