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HG56 VWL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,079 mi
Last recorded117,079 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 VWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 117,079 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 111,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 111,192 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 105,009 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,615 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,749 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 72,383 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,819 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,929 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,007 miles

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

right mirror indicator cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,421 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

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 VWL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VWL, 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 HG56 VWL registered?

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

Is HG56 VWL safe to buy?

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