MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,188 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both front tyres worn on the inside edge
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)
Both front tyres worn on the inside edge
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear disc's corroded due to being stood
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in steering rack detected at front offside wheel
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in steering rack detected at front offside wheel
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside front seat not fitted.Surface damage on o/s/f seat belt.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY56 ELJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 FY56 ELJ, 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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What year was FY56 ELJ registered?
FY56 ELJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2006.
Is FY56 ELJ safe to buy?
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