MOT Status
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192,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
plastic covers fitted to both sills
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
plastic covers on both sills+ underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
plastic covers on both sills+ underside of vehicle
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
plastic covers fitted to both sills
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
plastic covers fitted to both sills
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under tray fitted
All suspension components front & rear corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front, off side front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays/sill covers fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All suspension components front & rear corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front, off side front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays/sill covers fitted
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all underneath cover fitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV56 KNS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 OV56 KNS, 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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OV56 KNS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2006.
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