MOT Status
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153,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower body underseal All over
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
SILL COVERS OBSCURING PRESCRIBED AREAS
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL AT REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
trays & covers obscuring components
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
SILL COVERS OBSCURING PRESCRIBED AREAS
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL AT REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
trays & covers obscuring components
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
parking brake noisy , would require further investigation
rear suspension corroded,.
undertrays obscuring some components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Road wheel fixing missing both rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
parking brake noisy , would require further investigation
rear suspension corroded,.
undertrays obscuring some components
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front brake pipes greased/corroding
both front wing mirrors loose
covers fitted
exhaust system deteriating/slight blow in parts
rear vehicle including suspension undersealed
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))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front tyre soft
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front brake pipes greased/corroding
both front wing mirrors loose
covers fitted
exhaust system deteriating/slight blow in parts
rear vehicle including suspension undersealed
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
panel under steering column too close to brake pedal
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exh brackets deteriorated
front brake pipes corroded
rear lower suspension arms corroded
front and rear brake pipes corroded
rear lower suspension arms corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
front and rear brake pipes corroded
rear lower suspension arms corroded
advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and is on limit of 1.6mm advise to replace
advise new brake pads been fitted to o/s n/s front and rear
advise new track rod end been fitted to n/s/f
advise very slight movement from n/s/f lower ball joint advise to replace
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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KN56 RJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 KN56 RJZ, 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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KN56 RJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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