MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear corrosion on all components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Nail in tyre, worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension/ Underbody surface corrosion
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Nail in tyre, worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension/ Underbody surface corrosion
Brake pedal anti-slip worn.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear sub-frame and attached components corroded.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip worn.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear sub-frame and attached components corroded.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front and rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Wheel arch liner broken
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside front wheel buckled
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Only just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside front wheel arch liner broken
Nearside front wheel buckled
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside front wheel arch liner broken
Nearside front wheel buckled
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension coil springs corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
STRONG ADVISE : engine management light on constantly
STRONG ADVISE: both rear metal brake pipes from flexi hoses corroded
STRONG ADVISE: rear nearside coil spring corroded
Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
drivers interior door handle insecure
engine covers fitted top and bottom
front brake disc's inner surfaces scored and worn
oil level slightly low
rear exhaust section deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
STRONG ADVISE : engine management light on constantly
STRONG ADVISE: both rear metal brake pipes from flexi hoses corroded
STRONG ADVISE: rear nearside coil spring corroded
drivers interior door handle insecure
engine covers fitted top and bottom
front brake disc's inner surfaces scored and worn
oil level slightly low
rear exhaust section deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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SC55 FDZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 SC55 FDZ, 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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SC55 FDZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2006.
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