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DV56 VHW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,122 mi
Last recorded67,122 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,122 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 62,594 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 27,212 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,583 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,181 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Apr 2011 20,919 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,919 miles

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)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,480 miles

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 VHW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

DV56 VHW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is DV56 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV56 VHW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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