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BD56 SFZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

217,006 mi
Last recorded217,006 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 SFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 217,006 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 217,006 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 215,179 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dis coloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 215,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dis coloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 211,251 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 211,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 203,501 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 203,498 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 197,613 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 197,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2016 188,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2016 188,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 177,568 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 176,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 162,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 148,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 132,074 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 117,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 100,284 miles

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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BD56 SFZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD56 SFZ, 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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BD56 SFZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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