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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front big bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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))
exhaust flexi pipe damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit
Offside tyre close to legal limit
windscreen cracked in zone "B"
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake stuck on (unable to turn wheel) (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working number plate lamp inop (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working number plate lamp inop (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside tyre close to legal limit
windscreen cracked in zone "B"
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OE08 OAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 OE08 OAM, 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 OE08 OAM registered?
OE08 OAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2008.
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