MOT Status
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163,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake Pad Wear Light On
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake Pad Wear Light On
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip / Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (2) two (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Torsion Bars Front Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded From ferrule to central chassis Rear Inner (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded From ferrule to central chassis Rear Inner (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Bulb failure on dash fore License Plate both lights ( Both Lights Working)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both(2) two Fronts wearing very heavy on edges Inner / Outer (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip / Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and mount corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and mount corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (2) two (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Torsion Bars Front Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip / cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ferrule to central chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and mount corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and mount corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ferrule to central chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central pipes rear towards front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip / cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ferrule to central chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and mount corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and mount corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ferrule to central chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central pipes rear towards front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Full under trays fitted
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Unable to click belt in (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Mirror housing damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under shields fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Undersheilds restrict inspection
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside mirror housing slightly damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside mirror housing damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiper smear screen
Slight play in front wheel bearings
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RF08 FLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 RF08 FLK, 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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RF08 FLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2008.
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