MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under car rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to rear brake and suspension components
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Light lens cracked
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to rear subframe and surrounding areas
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion to rear brake and suspension components
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Light lens cracked
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to rear subframe and surrounding areas
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear nearside rear lamp lens cracked
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
handbrake did not lock the rear wheels
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear nearside rear lamp lens cracked
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
handbrake did not lock the rear wheels
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side above the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/r spring broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear springs rubbing against suspension arms
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
both front tyres wearing on outside edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM06 LLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 SM06 LLZ, 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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SM06 LLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2006.
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