MOT Status
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156,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre has inside marked on outside of tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brakes not tested due to severity of brake pipe condition
Nearside Front tyre has inside marked on outside of tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way around ,inside outside.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm and offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm and offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outerr edge
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Play in nearside front anti roll bar bush
Nearside front anti roll bar bush worn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside front anti roll bar bush worn
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
stone chip n/s bottom of screen outside of swept area on black surround under tax disc
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EF56 WRK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 EF56 WRK, 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 WRK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.
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