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both headlamps poor pattern
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured OS and NS (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush`s OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely rear n/s brake grabbing (1.3.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
little reserve travel in handbrake
oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Washers clear screen weak spray
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre has damage to outter side wall
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SG56 HOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 SG56 HOW, 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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SG56 HOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2006.
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