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BP56 BKY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,226 mi
Last recorded132,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 BKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 132,226 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 132,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 124,438 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 117,027 miles

full under tray fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2023 117,024 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 110,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 102,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 97,657 miles

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

n/s&o/s rear outer brake pipes corroded rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2020 97,657 miles

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

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

n/s&o/s rear outer brake pipes corroded rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 92,242 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2018 82,920 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 73,916 miles

Both the front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 10 May 2017 73,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both the front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 5 May 2016 68,560 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,753 miles

aux belt perished slightly

both front lower control arm bushes slightly worn

rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

underside corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,392 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,564 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,521 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 40,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,221 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,940 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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BP56 BKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BP56 BKY, 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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BP56 BKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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