MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
unable to see front and rear brake pads
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front fog lamp inop
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp inop
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe over fuel tank to nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe over fuel tank to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
heat shield above rear exhaust insecure
Engine covers obscuring some components
Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going over fuel tank - front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under trays obscuring some components
Engine covers obscuring some components
Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going over fuel tank - front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under trays obscuring some components
Engine covers obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under trays obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under trays obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs heavily worn
rear brake discs worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre outer wall damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
drivers washer jet not working
rear brake pipes covered with protective grease
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres wearing on outer edges
front brake discs scored
rear brake discs scored
rear exhaust mounting deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
protective shields fitted under vehicle restricting view
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
multiple undershields fitted restricting view
near side front bottom arm appears to be fitted incorrectly.
multiple undershields fitted to car
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DE56 VNP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DE56 VNP, 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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DE56 VNP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2007.
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