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FH56 MDV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,106 mi
Last recorded93,106 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 MDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 93,106 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 93,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,360 miles

Damage to front bumper

Fail 12 Mar 2019 85,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Damage to front bumper

Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,985 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 2 Nov 2017 72,985 miles

Engine management light on

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,151 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,220 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 57,421 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,506 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,794 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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FH56 MDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FH56 MDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH56 MDV?

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What year was FH56 MDV registered?

FH56 MDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 2007.

Is FH56 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH56 MDV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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