MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Back up lamp illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested Not Working (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working Back up lamp illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Damage on o/s/f wing
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Damage on o/s/f wing
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)
parking brake travel slightly long
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO56 VJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 AO56 VJN, 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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What year was AO56 VJN registered?
AO56 VJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.
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