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DE56 VNP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,685 mi
Last recorded144,685 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 VNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 144,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 137,096 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 137,088 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 136,048 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 136,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 133,452 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2020 133,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 130,173 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,708 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 125,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,695 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 122,695 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,492 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 109,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,482 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,503 miles

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.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,002 miles

multiple undershields fitted to car

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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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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