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CV56 WVZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,158 mi
Last recorded135,158 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 WVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 135,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 135,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 135,002 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 127,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 127,662 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 120,864 miles

Engine cover, under-tray and plastic covers throughout underside and sills limiting inspection of some components and vehicle structure.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 106,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 95,192 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 95,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,721 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 74,273 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,841 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drive belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,419 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,040 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,226 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 21,765 miles

Front tyres scrubbing slightly on inside edges of tyres

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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CV56 WVZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV56 WVZ, 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 CV56 WVZ registered?

CV56 WVZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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