MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
322,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Engine light on dash
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine light on dash
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s front tyre bald on edges
o/s rear light lense damaged
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PE57 EXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 PE57 EXM, 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 PE57 EXM registered?
PE57 EXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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