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BT56 VEY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,888 mi
Last recorded117,888 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,888 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 117,888 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 110,677 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,555 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 106,554 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,691 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,213 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 96,123 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,716 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,827 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,123 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 75,123 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)

Offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,868 miles

Lip on front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,371 miles

Drivers seat belt not fully retracting

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)

chip on windscreen outside of zone A

n/s/f tyre has chunk of side wall missing but no cords showing

Fail 11 Jan 2010 51,371 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drivers seat belt not fully retracting

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

chip on windscreen outside of zone A

n/s/f tyre has chunk of side wall missing but no cords showing

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 VEY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT56 VEY registered?

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

Is BT56 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 VEY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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