MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted.
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Under trays fitted.
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
both rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished
covers obscuring some testable components
front bumper cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise both shoulders devoid of tread pattern and should be replaced soon (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers obscuring some testable components
front bumper cracked
n/s/f tyre perished
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise both shoulders devoid of tread pattern and should be replaced soon (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers obscuring some testable components
n/s/f tyre perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front lower track control arm inner bushes deterioated
front bumper corners damaged
slight wear in both front shock absorber center pistons
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front lower track control arm inner bushes deterioated
front bumper corners damaged
front footbrake readings imbalanced
nearside parking brake reading weaker than offside
offside front tyre heavily worn inside edge
slight wear in both front shock absorber center pistons
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake discs slightly corroded.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake discs slightly corroded.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight cut in offside front tyre outer side wall
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre outer edge worn
slight cut in offside front tyre outer side wall
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all underside covered in plastic covers
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ56 YGA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BJ56 YGA, 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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BJ56 YGA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2006.
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