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KO56 LXC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,285 mi
Last recorded134,285 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 LXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 134,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 134,285 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 124,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 124,822 miles

Brake performance not tested due to worn pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 115,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes rusted/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 115,843 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 rear pipes rusted/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to the legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 106,260 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 106,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 90,260 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 90,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Insufficient fluid (3.5 (a))

ESP warning on dash

Under tray + Engine cover Fitted hiding components

Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,434 miles

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 80,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,672 miles

sill cvers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 71,672 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill cvers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,052 miles

engine covers and under-tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 55,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2015 55,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,275 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 37,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,669 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,452 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing and lipped.

damage to offside front of vehicle.

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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KO56 LXC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KO56 LXC, 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 KO56 LXC registered?

KO56 LXC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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