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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close too legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working side lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
brake pad waring on dash
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs worn
n/s/r o/s/r tyre wear inner edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs worn
n/s/r o/s/r tyre wear inner edges
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MV08 CZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 MV08 CZA, 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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MV08 CZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2008.
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