MOT Status
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113,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play x two (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x two (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 x front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2 x (2.2.B.1f)
NO EMISSIONS DETECTED FROM EXHAUST
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
coil spring corroded REAR X 2 (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing FRONT (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
NO EMISSIONS DETECTED FROM EXHAUST
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
coil spring corroded REAR X 2 (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 ONM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 ONM, 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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FY56 ONM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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