MOT Status
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48,112 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
front tyres worn low on inner edges
Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake pedal travel becoming excessive
front tyres worn low on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
noise from n/s/r brake
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside mirror insecure
front suspension front suspension arms rubbers detioriated
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror insecure
front suspension front suspension arms rubbers detioriated
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside mirror insecure
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front tyres age cracks and worn on edges
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine cover and undertrays fitted
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
engine cover fitted
extensive undertrays fitted
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear number plate detioriated
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre perished
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S17 SMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 S17 SMV, 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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What year was S17 SMV registered?
S17 SMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 2006.
Is S17 SMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S17 SMV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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