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HG56 VWC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,645 mi
Last recorded163,645 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 VWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 163,645 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 156,965 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 150,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 143,978 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 137,888 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 131,593 miles

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

rear box has slight blow

Pass 10 Sep 2019 126,473 miles

Exhaust outer casing corroded

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 126,469 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust outer casing corroded

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 120,545 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 120,545 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 102,841 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 31,309 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,770 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,207 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 73,330 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,749 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,851 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 55,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,647 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Offside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,932 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,994 miles

n/s/r tyre on 4mm tread,o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread

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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HG56 VWC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG56 VWC, 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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HG56 VWC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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