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EJ56 ZLN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,978 mi
Last recorded176,978 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 ZLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2025 176,978 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 170,528 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar 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))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays/ belly shields fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2024 170,528 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar 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))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays/ belly shields fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2023 161,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 151,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2022 151,234 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 142,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

NSR park brake sticking sometimes.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 142,846 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

NSR park brake sticking sometimes.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 136,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 127,049 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2019 127,020 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre metal mounting detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,096 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly cracked and perished

Pass 17 Jan 2017 107,411 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 99,172 miles

Both rear tyres are on 3mm wearing thin

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,999 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Offside front tyre has worn both inner and outer area and is low on pressure

Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,213 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 84,213 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,365 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,724 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,384 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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EJ56 ZLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ56 ZLN, 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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EJ56 ZLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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