MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under boddy sealent apply rear
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
n/s rack end slight wear
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front 'D' bushes have slight play. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge but still within limits. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint. Front most ball joint.. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint Bottom ball joint. Rear most one. (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front 'D' bushes have slight play. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge but still within limits. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KY56 PXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 KY56 PXU, 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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KY56 PXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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