MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along their lengths (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened D bushes are worn and a temporary repair has previously been carried out using insulation tape to increase the diameter of the bar. This type of repair is not recommended and should be given attention (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring also (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring also (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer deteriorating also (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed excess amounts of avoidable smoke voiding results (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along their lengths (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened D bushes are worn and a temporary repair has previously been carried out using insulation tape to increase the diameter of the bar. This type of repair is not recommended and should be given attention (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring also (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring also (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer deteriorating also (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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PJ56 LRL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 PJ56 LRL, 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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PJ56 LRL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.
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