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ExpiredMileage
139,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test + chip screen ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease.STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Diff slight oil leak.
Underbody/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear,
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb fitted incorrect. (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease.STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Diff slight oil leak.
Underbody/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear,
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
All brake pipes coated in grease/other material
Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake pedal rubber has a slight rip
engine covers/under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components
rear brakes noisy on RBT
rear diff has oil surrounding it
rear exhaust skin corroded & rusty
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
All brake pipes coated in grease/other material
Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR WILL NEED ATTENTION VERY SOON AROUND 1.8MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake pedal rubber has a slight rip
engine covers/under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components
rear brakes noisy on RBT
rear diff has oil surrounding it
rear exhaust skin corroded & rusty
brake pads front and rear worn thin.brake pedal rubber worn.screen chip.rear springs corroded.rear exhaust corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs heavily worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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FV56 YPP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 FV56 YPP, 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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FV56 YPP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2007.
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