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EN56 XEL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,458 mi
Last recorded152,458 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 XEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 152,458 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 152,458 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 149,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 147,316 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 147,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 145,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 145,126 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 142,681 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,747 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 139,747 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 136,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 134,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 132,772 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 132,772 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 122,358 miles

Exhaust hanger detached

Nearside Front Tyre, smooth outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm, smooth/weak inner shoulder RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre, more wear on shoulders

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, smooth/weak inner shoulder RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 103,390 miles

Centre exhuast hanger detached.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres wearing more heavily on inner shoulders.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 103,390 miles

Centre exhuast hanger detached.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear tyres wearing more heavily on inner shoulders.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,121 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 66,121 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,949 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,568 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,349 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged (not obligatory mirror)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 34,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door mirror glass damaged (not obligatory mirror)

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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EN56 XEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EN56 XEL, 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 EN56 XEL registered?

EN56 XEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is EN56 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 XEL shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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