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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust cracked
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
nearside front tyre worn on edges
rear exhaust cracked
some wear to front brake pads
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
nearside front tyre worn on edges
rear exhaust cracked
some wear to front brake pads
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear bracket on exhaust is broken
Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still being supported
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still being supported
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
front discs worn
front pads look worn
near side front and rear wheels damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
cracks in nsf tyre inner sidewall not showing cords
cracks in osf tyre inner sidewall not showing cords
nsf tyre getting low on edges
Both front and offside rear tyres have splits in sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front and offside rear tyres have splits in sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HK56 VME is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 HK56 VME, 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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HK56 VME is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.
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