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FH56 MTX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

232,192 mi
Last recorded232,192 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 MTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 232,192 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 218,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 205,554 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 196,108 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 183,834 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Park Brake Efficiency 16%

Fail 24 Sep 2016 183,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Park Brake Efficiency 16%

Pass 21 Sep 2015 167,092 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 167,086 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,050 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,199 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 74,029 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,721 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Jan 2011 59,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,944 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2010 35,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer 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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FH56 MTX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MTX, 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 FH56 MTX registered?

FH56 MTX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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