MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
oil leak under car not excessive
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
1 LED IN THE CENTRAL STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING
BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST BARELY MET REQUIREMENTS, ROUGHLY 1.7mm - 1-8mm TREAD DEPTH ON TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated DOESN'T FULLY RELEASE (3.1.3c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Oil leak ()
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear both brakepipes are corroded at numerous points
underguards fitted from front to rear restricting view
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable distorted (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f tyre has a number of cuts to the outer sidewall but does not show cords
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f tyre has a number of cuts to the outer sidewall but does not show cords
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
parking brake performance close to limit (19%)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cords
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DC06 FZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc diesel 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 DC06 FZJ, 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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DC06 FZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.
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