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210,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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((1,30))..P3,,,20 YR OLD==MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF -PODOT-MONITOR (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR =PODOT-MONITOR (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 20 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
((1,30))..P3,,,20 YR OLD==MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF -PODOT-MONITOR (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR =PODOT-MONITOR (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 20 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
19 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,((1,30))..
18 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS & 245/40/17 X 2 REARS,,P3,,,((1.30))..17 YR OLD/MILES,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS & 245/40/17 X 2 REARS,,P3,,,((1.30))..17 YR OLD/MILES,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Road wheel fixing missing ............4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view
covers over both outer sills
under trays fitted
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
covers over both outer sills
under trays fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
different size tyres front to rear
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear metal arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front alloy arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn
n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge
o/s/f tyre slight side wall damage
slight corosion on ns and os rear metal brake pipes
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
small chip in wind screen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn
n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge
o/s/f tyre slight side wall damage
slight corosion on ns and os rear metal brake pipes
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
small chip in wind screen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge
small chip in wind screen
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge
small chip in wind screen
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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CU06 SOE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 CU06 SOE, 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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CU06 SOE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2006.
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