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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components spring in wrong position (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both sides sill corroded but sill covers fitted
Coil spring corroded Both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front and rear shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front and rear suspension arm and anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all arches and inner arches corroded but covered with liner not allowing full inspection
all brake discs corroded /rusty
all brake pads appear low
all fuel pipes corroded
all jacking points corroded
all ridgid brake pipes corroded
all rubber bushes and boots slightly deteriorated
all underside and underside componets corroded - all sills and prescribed areas corroded - under trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection
front coil springs incorrectly seated, but still function
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both sides sill corroded but sill covers fitted
Coil spring corroded Both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front and rear shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front and rear suspension arm and anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all arches and inner arches corroded but covered with liner not allowing full inspection
all brake discs corroded /rusty
all brake pads appear low
all fuel pipes corroded
all jacking points corroded
all ridgid brake pipes corroded
all rubber bushes and boots slightly deteriorated
all underside and underside componets corroded - all sills and prescribed areas corroded - under trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection
front coil springs incorrectly seated, but still function
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake backing plates corroded
all rear structure / prescribed areas / rear underside components heavily corroded.
sill covers / under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake backing plates corroded
all rear structure / prescribed areas / rear underside components heavily corroded.
sill covers / under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
All under body and perscribed areas slightly corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
All under body and perscribed areas slightly corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted
underside of body & suspension components corroding
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted
underside of body & suspension components corroding
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under side of body & suspension components corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
nsf fog light not working
under trays fitted
underside of body & suspension components corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
nsf fog light not working
under trays fitted
underside of body & suspension components corroded
surface corrosion to under side of body & suspension components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
surface corrosion to under side of body & suspension components
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle very rusty underneath including suspension components
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front tyre is cutting out on both inner and outer edges
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front tyre is cutting out on both inner and outer edges
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front discs badly scored
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre is cutting out both inner and outer edges.
All metal brake pipes at rear of vehicle require cleaning and protecting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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DU56 FSK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 DU56 FSK, 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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DU56 FSK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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