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CP56 TXH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,786 mi
Last recorded173,786 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 TXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 173,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 163,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 152,100 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 143,465 miles

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

exhaustback box deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2022 134,086 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 125,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 118,448 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 111,666 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 111,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Marked in yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 103,523 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,846 miles

both front tyres perished

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar d bush

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 84,351 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 84,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,449 miles

N/S/F brake slightly binding on

Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F brake slightly binding on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2013 53,695 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,722 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,305 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 46,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,850 miles

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

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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CP56 TXH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CP56 TXH, 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 CP56 TXH registered?

CP56 TXH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 2007.

Is CP56 TXH safe to buy?

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