MOT Status
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147,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded 2 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind fuel tank and central rear subframe top (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower & Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower & Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both rear coil springs corroded
front brake discs are slightly scored
o/s/f anti roll bar link arm gaiter split
o/s/f fog lamp damaged
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
both rear coil springs corroded
front brake discs are slightly scored
o/s/f anti roll bar link arm gaiter split
o/s/f fog lamp damaged
o/s/r tyre on legal limit
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/f tyre is bald on inner and outer edges
o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit and bald on inner edge
rattling sound from exhaust system
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/f tyre is bald on inner and outer edges
o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit and bald on inner edge
rattling sound from exhaust system
n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge and close to the legal limit
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges
both rear brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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MK56 MXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 MK56 MXC, 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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MK56 MXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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