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BT56 VEX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,954 mi
Last recorded166,954 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 166,954 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 166,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 160,384 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 154,980 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2019 154,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 151,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 141,923 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 133,052 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 128,045 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 128,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 118,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 115,692 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 115,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 111,249 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 104,022 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,558 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 VEX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

BT56 VEX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is BT56 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 VEX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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