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137,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear inner lower wheel arches slight corrosion
plastic under covers obscuring views
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear inner lower wheel arches slight corrosion
plastic under covers obscuring views
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage
plastic under covers obscuring some views
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (slight damage) (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake efficiency slightly low
slight corrosion to front steel brake pipes at brake hose junction
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear lower arm joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear lower arm joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (slight damage) (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake efficiency slightly low
slight corrosion to front steel brake pipes at brake hose junction
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
osr parking brake effort slightly low.front fog lamp reflectors corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + slight weep/grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
parking brake overall efficiency slightly low,engine/bay covers,oversillls & undershields fitted.slight cuts/abrasions to front tyre outer sidewalls
inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,nsf tyre odd brand.engine/bay covers + undershields & oversills fitted.front suspension anti-roll bar link lower ball joint covers starting to perish
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x (5.2.1 (a) (i))
inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,nsf tyre odd brand.engine/bay covers + undershields & oversills fitted.front suspension anti-roll bar link lower ball joint covers starting to perish
slight damage to rear bumper,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,plastic engine covers,oversills & undershields fitted.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
slight damage to rear bumper,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,plastic engine covers,oversills & undershields fitted.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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MX09 VBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 MX09 VBU, 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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MX09 VBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2009.
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