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AD56 PUA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,497 mi
Last recorded90,497 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 PUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 90,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill, end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass slightly discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 87,480 miles

corrosion to front and rear braking and suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2022 86,878 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 86,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,273 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,522 miles

Central Rear Upper High level brake light lens damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,094 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Dec 2019 83,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Dec 2018 79,210 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 79,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 75,030 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,066 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner shoulder

front discs worn

rear pads 60-70% worn

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,785 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,397 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn inside and outside edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,962 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,641 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,404 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,586 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 24,490 miles

oil leak suspect from gearbox

Fail 7 Jan 2010 24,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak suspect from gearbox

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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AD56 PUA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 AD56 PUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD56 PUA registered?

AD56 PUA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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The MOT history for AD56 PUA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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