MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f + o/s/r brake discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly damaged both rear flexi hoses split slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both inner steering rack arms slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip wrong patttern (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both links play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer pipe bracket weld split (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f + o/s/r brake discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly damaged both rear flexi hoses split slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both inner steering rack arms slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
cut nearside rear tyre tread
exhaust flexy section deteriorating and starting to blow
front to rear brake pipes corroding
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front tyres are cutting out the edges slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
high level brake lamp has 1 led not working
n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged
stone chip in windscreen
Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear springs rusty
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MW56 ZFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 MW56 ZFA, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MW56 ZFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2007.
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