MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polish or replacing soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polish or replacing soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn allowing arb to float (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Slight imbalance on front brake service
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front tyre perished
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre perished
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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake pedel rubber worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake pedel rubber worn
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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OV56 WUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 OV56 WUB, 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 WUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.
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