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BT56 VEA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,975 mi
Last recorded134,975 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 134,975 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 134,972 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 129,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 129,269 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure be side transmission (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 126,276 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear brake disc backing plate excessively corroded

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 126,274 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust rear section corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear brake disc backing plate excessively corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 123,204 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 119,240 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,654 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,038 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front bracket missing & exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 100,994 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside wiper blade torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front bracket missing & exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 92,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 92,133 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust brackets broken & missing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 79,740 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 79,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,760 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 66,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,953 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 42,105 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,440 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,998 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 VEA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT56 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

BT56 VEA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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