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EF56 UBT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,012 mi
Last recorded34,012 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 UBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 34,012 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 23,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 21,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some testable components

Fail 8 Mar 2023 21,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake pins insecure to hold pads (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake pin insecure to hold brake pads (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 7 Mar 2022 20,220 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,471 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Offside Rear Tyre has cut side wall glued shut

Pass 5 Mar 2020 17,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on side wall glued close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 16,019 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 13,447 miles

all four tyres have side wall damage but no cord exposed

Pass 24 Feb 2017 10,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 8,189 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2015 5,921 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2014 4,691 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 4,467 miles

front lower inner wing is broken and worn away

n/s rear tyre has outer sidewall damage n/s front tyrehas cuts in the outer sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2013 4,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads are worn

front lower inner wing is broken and worn away

n/s rear tyre has outer sidewall damage n/s front tyrehas cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2012 4,035 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 3,448 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 2,517 miles

all four tyres side walls damaged/cut

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 UBT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

EF56 UBT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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The MOT history for EF56 UBT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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