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KO56 RLU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,372 mi
Last recorded233,372 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 RLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 233,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 224,420 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 224,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to rear over axle and tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 213,124 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 203,172 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 203,157 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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 RLU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

KO56 RLU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is KO56 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO56 RLU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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