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151,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - Very low outer bands (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail control arm fixing bracket starting to detach (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - Very low outer bands (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - VERY Low on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm/gaiter perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Both front strut top mount bearings tight/creaking
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - Very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working 205 50R16 (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S & N/S - 225 50R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both front strut top mount bearings tight/creaking
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - Very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
SERV?PLASTICS ETC X 3,,225/50/16 X 2 REAR S & 205/55/16 X 2 FRONTS,,2 X F/TYRES IE'S..REAR SF & SUS ARMS VHSC,
SERVICE?,,225/50/16 X 2 REARS,,,,205/55/16 X 2 FRONTS,,PLASTICS X 3,,2 X F/B/DISCS POOR/WORN,,ALL REAR SU UNITS-COILS,ARMS,S-FRAME ETC ETC VVHSC,,
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
SERVICE?,,225/50/16 X 2 REARS,,,,205/55/16 X 2 FRONTS,,PLASTICS X 3,,2 X F/B/DISCS POOR/WORN,,ALL REAR SU UNITS-COILS,ARMS,S-FRAME ETC ETC VVHSC,,
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Approx 3-4mm of tread on both rear tyres
Condensation on N/S repeater lamp fitted to N/S door mirror
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J700 DCR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 J700 DCR, 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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J700 DCR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.
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