MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light light lens damaged - showing white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged/taped repaired (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - tread depth across centre tyre @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe at flexi join area corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both sides park brake cable support brackets insecure
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged and taped repaired but shows white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward suspension arm - outer bush - worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad material less than 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe at flexi join area corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs worn - advise change soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear both sides park brake cable support brackets insecure
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear handbrake cables broken
Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear handbrake cables broken
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward suspension arm - inner main bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall rubber slight split/damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged
Nearside Rear park brake cable support bracket detached from axle frame
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft/diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link both ball joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forward suspension arm - inner main bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall rubber slight split/damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged
Nearside Rear park brake cable support bracket detached from axle frame
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft/diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes X2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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OY08 ZGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 OY08 ZGV, 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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OY08 ZGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.
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