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AY56 KLK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,653 mi
Last recorded180,653 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 180,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak slight rear of engine ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 180,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak slight rear of engine ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 164,443 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 164,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front bald on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 140,557 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 140,557 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 111,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front camber ball joint rubber split

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,991 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 85,991 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,769 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,872 miles

N/S/F foglamp glass broken

Oil leak

light damage on alloy wheels

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2010 49,872 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front discs pitted and scored

N/S/F foglamp glass broken

Oil leak

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

light damage on alloy wheels

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,299 miles

N/S/F fog light glass broken

Tyre wearing outside edge on O/S/F

undertrays fitted

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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AY56 KLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY56 KLK, 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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What year was AY56 KLK registered?

AY56 KLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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