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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward facing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened whole of rear sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened whole of rear sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust mount broken, exhaust still secure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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A17 FGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 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 A17 FGC, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A17 FGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2006.
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