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EF56 RKE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,136 mi
Last recorded157,136 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 RKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 157,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 156,416 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 152,141 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 141,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 136,383 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 136,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,760 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 132,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 126,253 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 117,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 109,293 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 104,910 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front nearside and offside brake disc slight worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,689 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 90,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,159 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,683 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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EF56 RKE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF56 RKE, 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 EF56 RKE registered?

EF56 RKE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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The MOT history for EF56 RKE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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