MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
all rear suspension components corroded
both front backplates corroded
both rear backplates corroded
underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all backplates corroded
all rear suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all backplates corroded
all rear suspension arms corroded
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (handbrake pivots ) (1.2.1 (f))
all 4 backplates corroded
all rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (handbrake pivots ) (1.2.1 (f))
all 4 backplates corroded
all rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exh bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
front lower thrust arm bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exh bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
front lower thrust arm bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pipes corroded
rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads low
front brake pipes corroded
n/s/f front tyre tread low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads low
front brake pipes corroded
n/s/f front tyre tread low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake pipes corroded
n/s/f tyre tread low/also sidewall cut
nail in n/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front/rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyre treads low[edges]
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front susp lower arm bushes deteriorated
front tyre treads low[edges]
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
front brake pads low
park brake travel
n/s/f tyre tread low
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SD56 MHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SD56 MHL, 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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SD56 MHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2006.
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