MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in bottom of cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear inner shoulder 245 40 zr 17 91 y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that is chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in bottom of cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in bottom of cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear inner shoulder 245 40 zr 17 91 y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that is chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in bottom of cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated badly (0.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted badly inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush on link not d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted badly inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread strong advisory (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
lots of undertrays fitted
park brake level (pedal type) sticks on slightly
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe and Suspension arms signs of age/ corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
auxiliary drive belt heavily perished
drivers door inner handle missing
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside prodominently (3.7.B.3)
nearside front tyre wearing on edge
nearside front windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly
under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side lows (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres starting to wear on edges
front brake discs slightly worn
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SC55 KNY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 KNY, 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 KNY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2006.
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