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AV56 YKC

2007 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,479 mi
Last recorded158,479 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz E93,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 YKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 158,479 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 158,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 153,111 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Housing slightly loose ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 148,448 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 143,482 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,339 miles

NSR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

OSR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 24 Jan 2022 138,329 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

NSR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

OSR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 133,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate delaminating but can still be read.

Undertrays and covers fitted covering some components

Pass 6 Jan 2020 127,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 127,587 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 113,505 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 2 Jan 2018 113,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,695 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 86,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,996 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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AV56 YKC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 93,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV56 YKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV56 YKC registered?

AV56 YKC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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