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BL56 XDR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,429 mi
Last recorded68,429 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 XDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 68,429 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 64,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 59,549 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 51,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,581 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 46,581 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 44,997 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,089 miles

Front discs are worn

Fail 14 Feb 2019 43,089 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front discs are worn

Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,057 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,111 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F- O/S/F Tyre have wear on the outer shoulders

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,001 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 26,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,223 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,363 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,207 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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BL56 XDR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL56 XDR, 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 BL56 XDR registered?

BL56 XDR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2007.

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The MOT history for BL56 XDR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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