MOT Status
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89,015 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake backing plates corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside parking brake lagging in operation
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front suspension top mounting stiff on lock to lock
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front suspension top mounting stiff on lock to lock
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
coils springs corroded
corrision on brake pipes
covers fitted undernearth
exhaust hanger snapped
nearside front suspension front arm play in ball joint
nearside front tyre scrubing off and tyre wall deteriorated
offside front suspension front arm play in ball joint
reduced damping
steering inner rack ends play in joints
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
coils springs corroded
corrision on brake pipes
covers fitted undernearth
exhaust hanger snapped
nearside front suspension front arm play in ball joint
nearside front tyre scrubing off and tyre wall deteriorated
offside front suspension front arm play in ball joint
reduced damping
steering inner rack ends play in joints
coil springs corroded
covers fitted
nearside & offside front tyre scrubed off
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (2.4.G.2)
Engine cover fitted at time of test
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Camber arm (2.4.G.2)
Under panels fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (2.4.G.2)
Engine cover fitted at time of test
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Camber arm (2.4.G.2)
Under panels fitted at time of test
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r lamp unit cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight oil leak from gearbox electrical plug
o/s/r lamp unit cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
n/s/r tyre pressure low.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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BN56 HBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BN56 HBC, 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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BN56 HBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2006.
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