MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread
Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres wearing low on tread
nearside front tyre worn on edge
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both rear tyres wearing low on tread
nearside front tyre worn on edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/ over the tank (3.6.B.2c)
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/ over the tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded goes over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
fit tie to allow bonnent safety catch to be opened
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bonnet tongue broken
nearside front tyre worn edges
nearside rear lamp cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet tongue broken
nearside front tyre worn edges
nearside rear lamp cracked
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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MV08 HWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 MV08 HWX, 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 HWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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