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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, perishing & cuts on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavy wear & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Undertrays & plastic trims fitted
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wiper. Arm slightly loose
Nearside Rear Upper 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))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wiper. Arm slightly loose
Nearside Rear Upper 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))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light slightly loose
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light slightly loose
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front offside & nearside head light reflectors slightly tarnished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front screen washers weak
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside door mirror glass tarnished
head light reflectors tarnished & dipp beam pattern slightly weak
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear shock absorber slightly weak
Offside washer jet slightly weak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber slightly weak
Offside washer jet slightly weak
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower rear outer tie rod ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pedal anti slip corner slightly worn
slightly corroded lip on front brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower rear outer tie rod ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
brake pedal anti slip corner slightly worn
slightly corroded lip on front brake discs
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has cut (no cord exposed)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH08 LNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 SH08 LNX, 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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SH08 LNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2008.
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