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HN56 VMJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,000 mi
Last recorded93,000 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 93,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2025 93,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front brake discs worn and lipped, brake pads wearing low? Pads not totally visible.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2024 80,668 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped, front brake pads more than 2/3 worn? (Brake pads not totally visible)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2024 80,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn and lipped, front brake pads more than 2/3 worn? (Brake pads not totally visible)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 67,997 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 60,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 51,671 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 49,268 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 49,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,395 miles

all tyres worn on shoulders

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,970 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,410 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 30,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 27,345 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,914 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2010 17,871 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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HN56 VMJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HN56 VMJ, 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 HN56 VMJ registered?

HN56 VMJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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