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BT56 VEP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,860 mi
Last recorded92,860 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 92,860 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 92,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Excessive play O/S/F lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,927 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,919 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,315 miles

ns rear tyre worn low

Fail 8 Oct 2014 80,315 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns rear tyre worn low

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,252 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 77,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,586 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres treads wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,985 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection

various covers fitted under bonnet not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,519 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn almost to cords on outer edge in one place.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,067 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 VEP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

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

Is BT56 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 VEP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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