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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
grease on brake pipes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
grease on brake pipes
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front tyres are slightly worn on edges
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FRONT TYRE SIZE 225/45/17
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM / BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM /BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245\40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FRONT TYRE SIZE 225/45/17
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.3.2 (b))
REVERS LAMP NOT WORKING
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Side repeater not working led strip in mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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KM56 FCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 KM56 FCE, 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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KM56 FCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.
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