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DV56 VGJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,648 mi
Last recorded157,648 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 157,648 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 150,802 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 144,555 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 136,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cant see (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 128,011 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 122,962 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 117,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 106,650 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,986 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,776 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,106 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,004 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S front tyre starting to get low on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,454 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,540 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,270 miles

Front 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)

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 VGJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DV56 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV56 VGJ registered?

DV56 VGJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is DV56 VGJ safe to buy?

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