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119,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear subframe corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear subframe corroded
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side front & both side rear (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front & both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
brake pipe, subframe, inner sills, suspension components corroded
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side front & both side rear (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front & both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
brake pipe, subframe, inner sills, suspension components corroded
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front & both side rear (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
inner sills, brake pipe, front to rear suspensions components corroded
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front & both side rear (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
inner sills, brake pipe, front to rear suspensions components corroded
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear axle components, both side brake pipe, both side spring corroded
slight play in steering joints
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear axle components, both side brake pipe, both side spring corroded
slight play in steering joints
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NH58 VWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 NH58 VWJ, 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 NH58 VWJ registered?
NH58 VWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2008.
Is NH58 VWJ safe to buy?
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