MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
g.box oil cooler pipe rubbing against catalystic converter
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
g.box oil cooler pipe rubbing against catalystic converter
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside headlamp appears dim and poor beam image
Nearside park brake reading slightly low
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit additional wiring earth cable (4.11 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside headlamp appears dim and poor beam image
Nearside park brake reading slightly low
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s rear lower suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe bush mounting broken due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under-trays fitted
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
engine bay covers and under trays fitted
nearside front tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cord
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RV08 HPK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RV08 HPK, 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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RV08 HPK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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