MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe flange bolts rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe mounting bracket corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front foglamp wet inside
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear floors rusted
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine light
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine light
Offside Rear nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LY56 ZHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 LY56 ZHE, 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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What year was LY56 ZHE registered?
LY56 ZHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2006.
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