MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
parking brake 16%
under trays and sill covers fitted
Coolant leak ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside hand brake requires attention
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside hand brake requires attention
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 LIMITS!!! (235/40x18) (5.2.3 (e))
hand brake efficiency only just met o/s requires attention
both front tyres wearing on edges
condition & repair to o/s/r tyre side wall BORDERLINE
both rear tyres 2mm
uneven wear on both front tyres
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XL03 PHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XL03 PHL, 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 XL03 PHL registered?
XL03 PHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2009.
Is XL03 PHL safe to buy?
The MOT history for XL03 PHL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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