MOT Status
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141,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear park brake effort considerably lower than nearside
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Undertrays Fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays Fitted
Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust moved like clamp above undertray broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm upwards pointing ball joint, borderline (5.3.4 (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))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust moved like clamp above undertray broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm upwards pointing ball joint, borderline (5.3.4 (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm upwards ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm upwards ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm upwards ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm upwards ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (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))
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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
front discs lipped
rear discs lipped
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/f driving light glass broken
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear marker (3.5.1g)
rear tyres becoming poor edges
n/s front tyre is worn on the outer tread and has cuts in the sidewall
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RE59 OSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 RE59 OSU, 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 RE59 OSU registered?
RE59 OSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2009.
Is RE59 OSU safe to buy?
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