MOT Status
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149,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch and above sub frame yellow marked. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not connect (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
engine oil leak
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
under-trays fited.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil over under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer also has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil over under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer also has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK59 VUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VK59 VUC, 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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VK59 VUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.
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