MOT Status
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152,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)
Exhaust hanger detached
Nearside Front Tyre, smooth outer shoulder
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm, smooth/weak inner shoulder RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre, more wear on shoulders
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, smooth/weak inner shoulder RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhuast hanger detached.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear tyres wearing more heavily on inner shoulders.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre exhuast hanger detached.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear tyres wearing more heavily on inner shoulders.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Minor chips to windscreen
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Minor chips to windscreen
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside door mirror glass damaged (not obligatory mirror)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside door mirror glass damaged (not obligatory mirror)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EN56 XEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 EN56 XEL, 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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What year was EN56 XEL registered?
EN56 XEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.
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