MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inner lens surface (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm - gaiter deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to rear flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam - xenon HID lamps fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to rear flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s rack inner rack seal (2.1.5 (a))
rear springs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s rack inner rack seal (2.1.5 (a))
rear springs corroded
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
suspect slight leak from fuel tank
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
suspect slight leak from fuel tank
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
suspect slight fuel leak from top of fuel tank
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BT56 UEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BT56 UEY, 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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BT56 UEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.
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