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EN56 XES

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,183 mi
Last recorded144,183 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 XES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 144,183 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 144,183 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 136,204 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 May 2021 136,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,233 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 114,232 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,249 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 105,247 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,850 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,969 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,968 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,959 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 46,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,976 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,645 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 18,643 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 XES is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

EN56 XES is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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