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HG56 YYA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

280,510 mi
Last recorded280,510 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 280,510 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle and top bearings stiff in operation both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking effort reduced

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 280,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle and top bearings stiff in operation both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking effort reduced

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 268,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 217,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 160,119 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Tyre, worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under vehicle full length cover trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 Jul 2016 160,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Check bulb alignment (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Tyre, worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under vehicle full length cover trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2014 95,857 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 94,778 miles

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

Surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 7 May 2014 94,710 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,387 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,646 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,491 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,147 miles

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 YYA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HG56 YYA, 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 YYA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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