MOT Status
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156,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play NS+OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Under Tray Fitted
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under trays fitted
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front split
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 94v (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake wear warning light on
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
Offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KW56 UDU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 KW56 UDU, 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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KW56 UDU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2007.
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