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Nearside Rear sub-frame mount bolt slightly loose & of different type fitted!!
Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front door mirror unit outer casing loose but secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components
creaking within front anti-roll bar assembly
damage to underside trims
rear Diff slight oil leak
Nearside Rear brake pipes corroding
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
general corrosion taking place to underside to most metals inc suspension components
rear diff slight leak
rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust
slight oil leak
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure mount points broken (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached lock nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability securing bolt missing!!! (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced mounting bolt missing!!! (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH front side lights, dim/low output
Nearside Rear brake pipes corroding
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre perishing
both rear wheels, slightly fouling lower suspension arms!!!
general corrosion taking place to underside to most metals inc suspension components
rear diff slight leak
rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust
slight oil leak
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front beam aim at lower limit
Nearside Rear nail in tyre (punctured)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly fouling inner arch guard
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake pipe corroding (at join to flexi)
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel outer rim slight damage
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust
Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge!!
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel outer rim slight damage
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust
Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge!!
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Both rear flexi hoses deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner ball joint steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear flexi hoses deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted.
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Wiper blade in poor condition.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Engine covers and under trays fitted.
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Wiper blade in poor condition.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front track rod end has minor play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Worn on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake discs slightly lipped
offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
front brake discs slightly lipped
offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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X233 JKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 X233 JKL, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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X233 JKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2001.
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