MOT Status
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149,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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undertray fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
nearside front wheel slightly distorted
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel due to pipe leaking (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nearside front wheel slightly distorted
Low effort to offside parking brake
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
High level brake light inop
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer bottle leaking
High level brake light inop
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer bottle leaking
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
nearside front wheel slightly buckled
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
nearside front wheel slightly buckled
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front discs worn/lipped
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
service indicator indicates service b due 15 days
under trays fit
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front discs worn/lipped
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
service indicator indicates service b due 15 days
under trays fit
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear sections of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear sections of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OU09 XXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 OU09 XXA, 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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What year was OU09 XXA registered?
OU09 XXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2009.
Is OU09 XXA safe to buy?
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