MOT Status
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129,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside headlamp beam dimmer than nearside
exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition
power steering slightly rough in operation
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside headlamp beam dimmer than nearside
exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition
power steering slightly rough in operation
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim has been repaired previously alloy
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing
Offside headlamp not as bright as nearside
exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition
Nearside Rear wheel been previously welded
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre Wearing Edges
Rear Rear Tyre's Low Tread
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sill covers and under trays obstructing view of some testable items
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
sill covers and under trays obstructing view of some testable items
side trims and under shields preventing full inspection of some testable items
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release catch faulty (5.2.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
side trims and under shields preventing full inspection of some testable items
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front 2.5mm and low on edges. slight damage on nearside front tyre outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
sill covers, underbody covers and engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front 2.5mm and low on edges. slight damage on nearside front tyre outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
sill covers, underbody covers and engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside headlight slightly dim
sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pads getting low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WG59 CTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 WG59 CTE, 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 WG59 CTE registered?
WG59 CTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.
Is WG59 CTE safe to buy?
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