MOT Status
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163,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexy hose please keep checked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded a t flexy hose please keep checked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play to max limit please keep checked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust back box corroded around pipe into back of exhaust box please keep checked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust back box outer covering at inlet pipe corroded please keep checked
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH56 ETA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SH56 ETA, 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 SH56 ETA registered?
SH56 ETA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2006.
Is SH56 ETA safe to buy?
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