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BT56 VDJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,900 mi
Last recorded50,900 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 50,900 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 50,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 50,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 50,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 49,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 49,220 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 48,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 48,704 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 47,869 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished on inner, outer, and tread walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 47,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished on inner, outer, and tread walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 47,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 46,524 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 46,036 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 45,274 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,539 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,730 miles

front screen chipped

Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 27,999 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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BT56 VDJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BT56 VDJ, 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 BT56 VDJ registered?

BT56 VDJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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