MOT Status
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120,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front bonnet strut slight misting of oil
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central exhaust bracket corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer bushes perished not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Front Outer bushes perished not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
secondary bonnet latch damaged and modified with a cable tie
Brake pipe excessively corroded lateral rear pipe above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front vehicle undertray insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
secondary bonnet latch damaged and modified with a cable tie
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offside front vehicle under-tray insecure
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are worn on the inside edges 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
under trays & covers fitted obstructing view of some components.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inside edge 2-3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inside edge 2-3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted making certain components difficult to inspect
Front Brake discs corroded, scored and worn
Offside Rear Brake disc corroded and worn
Rear Brake pipe (above axle) corroded
Rear Coil spring bases cannot be seen for inspection
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted making certain components difficult to inspect
Front Brake discs corroded, scored and worn
Offside Rear Brake disc corroded and worn
Rear Brake pipe (above axle) corroded
Rear Coil spring bases cannot be seen for inspection
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
oil leak
oil leak
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
oil leak
slight oil leak from gearbox
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak from gearbox area
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 225/45/17
rear registration plate is partially delaminated but is NOT likely to be misread
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CU56 LGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CU56 LGE, 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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CU56 LGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.
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