MOT Status
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172,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s and o/s both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s and o/s both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing on inner wheel arch bodywork (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing on hoses (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch through to engine bay. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch through to engine bay. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe close to coil spring. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Not working and affecting the front fog lamps. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear slight wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nail in offside front tyre
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WP09 ZKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WP09 ZKO, 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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WP09 ZKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2009.
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