MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on dash
general underbody corrosion
nearside front tyre worn on both edges
nearside rear tyre at 3mm
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on dash
general underbody corrosion
nearside front tyre worn on both edges
nearside rear tyre at 3mm
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section rear box (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section rear box (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
front wipers smearing
under trays fitted obscuring certain components
Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
centre exhaust hanger broken
front wipers smearing
nearside front tyre is bald on outer edge
under trays fitted obscuring certain components
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bracket broke on exhaust centre section
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bracket broke on exhaust centre section
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SL06 ZGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SL06 ZGY, 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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SL06 ZGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.
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