MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front both fog lamp lenses damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front both fog lamp lenses damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel Fluid leakage from engine bay area and fumes escaping into interior compartment. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Fog lamp now working and both lense are damaged
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)
Rear Anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear springs very rusty
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear springs very rusty
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
centre stop lamp not working
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FV56 KBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 FV56 KBE, 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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FV56 KBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.
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