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KM56 RXY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,793 mi
Last recorded138,793 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 RXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 138,793 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 138,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 135,224 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 135,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top suspension leg mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise rear brake imbalance

Pass 17 Aug 2022 129,922 miles

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

exhaust corroded but not blowin

Fail 3 Aug 2022 129,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 122,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front anti roll bar bushes creaking when driven

Fail 26 Jul 2021 122,880 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front anti roll bar bushes creaking when driven

Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 109,829 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

signs of corrosion to both rear brake pipe

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2019 109,829 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

signs of corrosion to both rear brake pipe

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,829 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 93,547 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 23 Sep 2016 84,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,570 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 78,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,236 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,941 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,926 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,095 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 6 Jan 2010 43,516 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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KM56 RXY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM56 RXY, 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 KM56 RXY registered?

KM56 RXY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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