MOT Status
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113,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe heavy rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all rear suspension arms heavy rust
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc contaminated n/s rear inner edge (1.1.14 (b))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s rear inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s front (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s front (1.2.1 (e))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
rear subframe heavy rust
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Rear exhaust silencer rusty
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust silencer rusty
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all rear brakepipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre severely worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all rear brakepipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Rear brakepipes corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brakepipes corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
N/s/f Tyre perished slightly within tread
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/s/f Tyre perished slightly
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge
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ST56 TVE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 ST56 TVE, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ST56 TVE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2007.
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