MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides inner track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both rear and front (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
offside front door inner handle missing
Offside Front door inner handle missing
child seat fitted not allowing full insepection of adult seat belt rear.
rear exhaust holding braket broken. but still secure
advise on centre/rear exhaust system bracket broken but system secure
engine covers/undertrays fitted
offside front inner door grab handle missing
small stonechip on nearside windscreen
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
advise on centre/rear exhaust system bracket broken but system secure
engine covers/undertrays fitted
engine oil low
offside front inner door grab handle missing
small stonechip on nearside windscreen
centre exhaust box corroded
drivers door inner opening handle broken
offside front brake pads worn very low
under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nearside rear tyres worn (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust box corroded
drivers door inner opening handle broken
offside front brake pads worn very low
under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
due to child seats at rear seat belt not fully tested
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front bumper chrom trim adrifted
front windscreen has a stone chipped zone a area
two large nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front bumper chrom trim adrifted
front windscreen has a stone chipped zone a area
two large nail in nearside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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EF56 BYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 EF56 BYV, 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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EF56 BYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2006.
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