MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight unit heavily misted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight unit heavily misted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush excessively cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Body and paint work damaged
Emissions need checking just passed
Engine covers fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front and rear undertrays fitted Front undertray damaged
Front exhaust flexi worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil level electronically checked through vehicle dashboard system result OK
Section B front windscreen chipped and slight cracked
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm plus worn on inner edge (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along width in between brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside 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 0mm plus nail in tread (245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.42mm (245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm plus worn on inner edge (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along width in between brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Non obligatory mirror slightly loose
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
advise outer edges of both front tyres wearing thin and showing signs of deterioration
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EA56 XVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EA56 XVX, 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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EA56 XVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2006.
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