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DV56 VHF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,361 mi
Last recorded41,361 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 41,361 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 41,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 41,144 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,722 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 40,123 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 39,634 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,113 miles

Offside Front antirollbar link dust cover split

Pass 17 Jan 2019 38,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 35,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,229 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers streaking

Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,392 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,044 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,881 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,059 miles

Nearside 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 VHF 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 94.1%.

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 VHF, 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 DV56 VHF registered?

DV56 VHF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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