MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Undertray not fully secure both (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper strut mounts (both) have play
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Undertray not fully secure both (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper strut mounts (both) have play
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
slight cracking in rear tyres
slight play n/s/f and o/s/f rack ends
slight split/tears n/s/f tyre
slight split/tears o/s/f tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
slight cracking in rear tyres
slight play n/s/f and o/s/f rack ends
slight split/tears n/s/f tyre
slight split/tears o/s/f tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre wearing on edges
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges
slight cracking rear tyres
slight play rack ends
undertrays fitted (some testible items not visible)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre wearing on edges
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges
slight cracking rear tyres
slight play rack ends
undertrays fitted (some testible items not visible)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GK56 WJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GK56 WJZ, 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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GK56 WJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2006.
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