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Exhaust mounting defective Rear before tail box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General underside corrosion - inc rear subframe & susp arms
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to caliper hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to caliper hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre close to legal limit worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in centre treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint on front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in centre treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint slight play on front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre mounting (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s brake pad wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front>Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine covers/undertrays fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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MK56 MYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 MYY, 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 MYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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