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CU56 OLR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,138 mi
Last recorded71,138 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 OLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 71,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 71,690 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 65,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 65,201 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 57,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,809 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 45,983 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 45,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,596 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,183 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 44,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,898 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 42,898 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,563 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,229 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,052 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,320 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,918 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,891 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,804 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 20,612 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,721 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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CU56 OLR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU56 OLR, 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 CU56 OLR registered?

CU56 OLR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2007.

Is CU56 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 OLR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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