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ExpiredMileage
171,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 3mm cut to side wall.225/40/18y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and near side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/18y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/18y (near side rear5mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 3mm cut to side wall.225/40/18y (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and near side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/18y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/18y (near side rear5mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm 225/40/18y both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 255/35018y both (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm 225/40/18y both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 255/35018y both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear side light fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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OU08 YXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 OU08 YXJ, 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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OU08 YXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2008.
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