MOT Status
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear wheel been welded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear wheel been welded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe damaged. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe damaged. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe damaged. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brakes noisy.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in area of lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in area of lower gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wing mirror side repeater lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to the rear of the vehicle (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s/r drop link lower joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken lower rung broken off (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wing mirror side repeater lens damaged and partialy missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s/r drop link lower joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in area of lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in area of lower gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f anti roll bar ''D'' bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f anti roll bar ''D'' bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded lower rung corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside bottom bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside bottom bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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SJ59 ZRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SJ59 ZRX, 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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SJ59 ZRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2009.
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