MOT Status
ValidMileage
148,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Washer jet not working.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Main beam bulb incorrectly fitted
Nearside Rear Noise when rotating wheel, further investigation required
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake just met min requirements 16% (R.b.test)
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Axle set (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Main beam bulb incorrectly fitted
Nearside Rear Noise when rotating wheel, further investigation required
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake just met min requirements 16% (R.b.test)
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Axle set (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear air suspension bushes cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased or painted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
parking brake reading 19%
no emissions detected
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TL53 TEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TL53 TEL, 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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TL53 TEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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