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DV56 PZF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,004 mi
Last recorded165,004 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 PZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 165,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 155,351 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bush (2.4.G.2)

ESP light on dash

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no handbrake light on dashboard when parking brakes is applied

Fail 24 Apr 2018 155,351 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bush (2.4.G.2)

ESP light on dash

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no handbrake light on dashboard when parking brakes is applied

Pass 26 Apr 2017 143,405 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 142,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 138,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 111,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear, middle seat belt not retracting fully

Pass 11 Jan 2010 111,854 miles

rear, middle seat belt not retracting fully

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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DV56 PZF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV56 PZF, 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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DV56 PZF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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