MOT Status
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139,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
various componants and bodywork corroded under neath
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
various componants and bodywork corroded under neath
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
various componants and bodywork corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
under body surface corroded
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened / coil spring both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened / coil spring both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear one. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cut . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded N/S/R, O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General corrosion under the vehicle rear side.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/R, O/S/R. (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F, O/S/F. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R, O/S/R. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all have light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all have light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp shows an intermittent fault
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NSR track rod end rubber bush has some play
OSF Trailing arm ball joint has play
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly scored
front brake discs corroded & worn
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake discs corroded & worn
n/s/f tyre worn bald on outside edges
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SM56 VMH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 SM56 VMH, 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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SM56 VMH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2006.
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