MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front brake discs backing plates missing/corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Door mirror glass discoloured but not affecting the view to the rear
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Mounting bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front brake backing plates missing/ corroded excessively
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front door mirror glass discoloured but not effecting view to rear
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front o/s & n/s head light lens starting to discolour.. aims & images ok
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on 1mm inner tread plus slight miss shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed to cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on 1mm inner tread plus slight miss shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front o/s & n/s head light lens starting to discolour.. aims & images ok
Front recommend alignment check
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre low / bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
corrosion to rear brake discs
engine cover fitted
o/s/f tyre is wearing on the edges
undertray fitted
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
corrosion to rear brake discs
engine cover fitted
o/s/f tyre is wearing on the edges
undertray fitted
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover fitted
undertrays fitted
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover fitted
undertrays fitted
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides under arch. greased. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitment incorrect. (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose end. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose end. (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides under arch. greased. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hoses at hub. advise replace (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hoses at hub. advise replace (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
offside front damaged plastics fouling tyre
presenter adviced
offside front damaged plastics fouling tyre
presenter adviced
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KC56 AFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 KC56 AFN, 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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KC56 AFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2006.
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