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HG56 YVN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,586 mi
Last recorded105,586 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 YVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 105,586 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 102,422 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded at tips

remote central locking not working

Fail 14 Dec 2021 102,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid brake pipe at wheel arch runs front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid brake pipe at wheel arch runs front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

rear section of exhaust corroded at tips

remote central locking not working

Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,673 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 101,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 99,901 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 99,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,870 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 94,500 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,984 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 87,287 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 87,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,558 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,462 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 75,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,121 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,417 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,271 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,255 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 32,055 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,655 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 28,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 YVN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 HG56 YVN, 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 YVN registered?

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

Is HG56 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 YVN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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