MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front d bushes slight play
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear brake backing pl;ate both sides
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear brake backing pl;ate both sides
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake backing plate both sides
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Both Sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear backing plates rotten
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust hanger broke
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY56 AUP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 DY56 AUP, 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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DY56 AUP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2006.
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