MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked through swept area. (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at top of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at top of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under shield/tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under shield/tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Off side washer jet working intermittently but Near side working ok and provides enough fluid.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle is fitted with engine covers and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size 225/50 ZR 16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Size 205/55 R16 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Off side washer jet working intermittently but Near side working ok and provides enough fluid.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle is fitted with engine covers and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so unable to view some testable items.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S washer jet works intermittently but N/S provides enough fluid.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so unable to view some testable items.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside wiper poor condition
Offside washer poor effort
Offside wiper poor condition
offside rear tyre wearing on edges and wearing low in tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside front tyre slightly under inflatted
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside front washer poor
offside front tyre slightly under inflatted
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside front washer poor
offside rear tyre wearing on edges and wearing low in tread
front brake discs lipped and worn.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake discs lipped and worn.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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FD56 LZA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FD56 LZA, 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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FD56 LZA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2007.
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