MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment both sides (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
offside m irror glass cracked but good veiw
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
offside m irror glass cracked but good veiw
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
metal bits in both rear tyres
offside windscreen washer pressure low
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
n/s/r tyre = 3mm - new soon.
nail in o/s/r tyre
n/s/r tyre = 3mm - new soon.
nail in o/s/r tyre
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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BX56 DDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BX56 DDV, 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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BX56 DDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2006.
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