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HG56 YVM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,127 mi
Last recorded70,127 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 YVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 70,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 65,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Sep 2018 64,648 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 62,347 miles

chip to screen

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,084 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,991 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 45,232 miles

Wipers smear slightly

o/s/r wheel centre cap missing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,856 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,430 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,090 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 22,078 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,474 miles

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

Rear registration plate slightly delaminated but still legible

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 YVM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

HG56 YVM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is HG56 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 YVM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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