MOT Status
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153,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded .under tray cover (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding inner edge a lot near cord area (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
gearbox sump corroded
under trays fitted to car
gearbox sump corroded
Front under tray on at time of MOT
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front under tray on at time of MOT
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
gearbox sump corroded
Central Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition and off side damaged (3.2 (c) (i))
Central Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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SH59 ELO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SH59 ELO, 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 SH59 ELO registered?
SH59 ELO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2009.
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