MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush mounting bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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
Heavy engine oil leak
Body corroded
Exhaust mount corroded / broke
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside rear subframe mounts deteriorated
Nearside front top mount rough operation
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brakes worn
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise replacement soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise attention
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor bulb, new bulb fitted at time of test (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise replacement soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise attention
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly, offside being the worst, advise attention (1.1.11 (c))
Foot brake has more than expected travel but enough reserve travel, advise attention
Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise attention
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
front and rear brake discs rusty
rear suspension and parts of underbody corroded/rusty
Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dasdh (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
front and rear brake discs rusty
rear suspension and parts of underbody corroded/rusty
Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes above rear axle to flexys (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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DV56 VFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 DV56 VFU, 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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DV56 VFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.
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