MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays/ belly shields fitted
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays/ belly shields fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Under body shields fitted.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undertray fitted
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undertray fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
NSR park brake sticking sometimes.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
NSR park brake sticking sometimes.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
undertray fitted
Exhaust silencer insecure centre metal mounting detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
engine covers under trays fitted
Both rear brake hoses slightly cracked and perished
Both rear tyres are on 3mm wearing thin
Both rear brake hoses starting to perish
Offside front tyre has worn both inner and outer area and is low on pressure
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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EJ56 ZLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 EJ56 ZLN, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EJ56 ZLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.
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