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BD56 XUX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,432 mi
Last recorded105,432 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 105,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2025 104,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated/image not fully clear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 102,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 102,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 100,890 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output head light lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front washer aim low

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,561 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

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

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

Noise when parking brake applied , advise further inspection

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

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

Possible fault developing at offside windscreen washer jet

Slight damage to font registration plate

Pass 4 Feb 2021 99,561 miles

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

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

Noise when parking applied, advise further inspection

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

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

possible fault developing at windscreen washers, advise further inspection/attention

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,451 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))

nearside front outer ball joint dust cover deteriorated

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 18 May 2019 99,480 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system excessively corroded metal brake pipe located above rear exhaust silencer. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front outer track rod ball joint dust cover is deteriorated.

wear and some deterioration at the front brake discs.

excess travel on foot brake when a steady pressure is applied.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

covers fitted under vehicle fitted restricting inspection of some components

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

nearside headlamp aim on lowest limit

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 11 Nov 2016 97,921 miles

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

Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

air intake tubing deteriorated to front of engine bay

offside dipped headlamp beam close to upper limit

stone chip at front number plate

Pass 24 Nov 2015 96,560 miles

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

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

Under body panels fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,969 miles

Covers fitted over rear suspension components obscuring view of lower track control arms.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil on minimum level.

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of body.

Slight play developing in the nearside front wheel bearing.

Tyre pressures were low prior to test,now rectified

Tyre tread worn on the nearside rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 93,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 91,961 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,567 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 89,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,752 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 75,143 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 XUX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD56 XUX, 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 XUX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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