MOT Status
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160,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside parking brake binding slightly and noisy after application.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside parking brake binding slightly and noisy after application.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside dip beam light output intensity slightly reduced
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside dip beam light output intensity slightly reduced
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture all rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion n/s/r inner sill area
Both rear tyres have small cuts in them
Brake lining(s) wearing thin Discs ridged and inner pad apx 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear (3.1.6b)
Slight corrosion on offside rear metal line
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Zone a and b has chips in them (8.3.1a)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front inner edge has exposed cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (8.2.2)
Both rear tyres have small cuts in them
Brake lining(s) wearing thin Discs ridged and inner pad apx 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear (3.1.6b)
Slight corrosion on offside rear metal line
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Zone a and b has chips in them (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre damaged on the outer sidewall but no ply or cords exposed
nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ09 UPC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 WJ09 UPC, 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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WJ09 UPC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.
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