MOT Status
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154,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *on limit* (advised to replace) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light intermitent fault (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light intermitent fault (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wear in brake discs
Nearside 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)
wear in brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wear in front brake discs
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R17 SKK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R17 SKK, 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 R17 SKK registered?
R17 SKK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2009.
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