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DX56 OSJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,002 mi
Last recorded107,002 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 OSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 107,002 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 106,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 106,082 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 106,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 104,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 101,954 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,107 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 99,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,248 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Sep 2020 97,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 89,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,917 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 83,917 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,420 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front bonnet strip missing (but able to open)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear door child locks on

slight play in o/s/ & n/s/front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jul 2014 63,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear door child locks on

slight play in o/s/ & n/s/front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,714 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 57,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,570 miles

child locks on rear doors

n/s/rear tyre has deep cut on outter wall

Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,007 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,899 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,513 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 26,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DX56 OSJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DX56 OSJ, 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 DX56 OSJ registered?

DX56 OSJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2007.

Is DX56 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX56 OSJ shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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