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BD56 SGX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,206 mi
Last recorded136,206 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 136,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front ARB D bushes NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder wear ZERO tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc back plate cover corroded rusty / broken away (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 133,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected o/s/r brake back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 131,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 131,006 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Heat shield insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both front D bushes NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing / NEAR AFAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 127,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 127,829 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower bent arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc back plate cover corroded / part missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Advise tyre has sidewall damage tyre been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Advise spring corroded worn / rubbing on lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged NEAR FAIL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise rear brake binding 20% (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 124,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 124,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Yellow border faded (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 121,554 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 121,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 118,494 miles

very slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 14 Jan 2020 118,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords four cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

very slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,835 miles

Full belly pans fitted

slight noise from suspension top mounts

Fail 21 Jan 2019 113,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.6 mm (legal) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Full belly pans fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 109,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Recomend to remove rear wheels to properly check brake pads

Fail 16 Jan 2018 109,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Recomend to remove rear wheels to properly check brake pads

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,117 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,235 miles

Advise o/s/f washer jets deteriated but provides enough fluid

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2016 99,066 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both outer pipes cross over under fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake binding Parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,298 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,972 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,808 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 SGX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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