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Nearside Rear under tray loose
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust clamp bolt corroded
front straight+ bent arm bushes splitting
rear suspension arm bushes splitting
slight play in steering rack
Front Nearside/Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover perishing slightly.
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside/Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Nearside/Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover perishing slightly.
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
2 x front brake pipes corroded at flexi ends
exhaust centre sleeve corroded
exhaust flexi worn
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside And Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective CENTER PIPE EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED BUT STILL SUPPORTED AT THIS TIME OF TEST (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective CENTER PIPE EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED BUT STILL SUPPORTED AT THIS TIME OF TEST (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust flexi pipe starting to come apart.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Number 4 injector seal. (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust flexi pipe starting to come apart.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and cracking
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
offside front seat belt starting to fray
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
offside front seat belt starting to fray
both front tyres worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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R28 REX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.
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 R28 REX, 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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R28 REX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.
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