MOT Status
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117,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Offside Front & Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both glazed up. Headlamp aim pattern poor but still visible at time of test. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Heatshield loose
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Nearside & Offside. Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion under vehicle
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Heat Shield Loose
Under Trays/Sill Covers Fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chips In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Heat Shield Loose
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Rear (5.2.3 (j))
Under Trays/Sill Covers Fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chips In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
advised engine covers fitted
advised front discs worn
advised front pads low
advised nsf seat brake pipe slight damage
advised nsf tyre small cuts tread
advised osr nsr brake pipes slight corrosion in places
advised engine cover fitted
advised front rear pipes started corroding places
advised hiden pipes under covers unable to fully inspection
advised osr parking brake lower osr
advised sill cover fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
advised engine cover fitted
advised front rear pipes started corroding places
advised hiden pipes under covers unable to fully inspection
advised osr parking brake lower osr
advised sill cover fitted
all four tyres perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all four tyres perished
Under trays and sill covers fitted at time of test
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front front ball joint has slight play
Under trays and sill covers fitted at time of test
advised engine cover fitted
advised under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
advised engine cover fitted
advised under trays fitted
advised nsr tyre getting low
advised osf lower ball joint cover perished
advised osf tyre side wall cracking
advised under trayes fitted obscuring view
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
advised nsr tyre getting low
advised osf lower ball joint cover perished
advised osf tyre side wall cracking
advised under trayes fitted obscuring view
covers fitted to eng sills under side
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
inner sidewall cracked on nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LT56 TYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 LT56 TYZ, 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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LT56 TYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.
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