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KR56 RFF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,797 mi
Last recorded64,797 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 RFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 64,797 miles

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

Rear axle, suspension arms, brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 62,473 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2024 59,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X3 as marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X3 As marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s/r and o/s/r d-bushes slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 59,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X3 as marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X3 As marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s/r and o/s/r d-bushes slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 57,547 miles

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

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

Rear Rear sub-frame and suspension assembly corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,645 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 54,645 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,426 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,550 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 42,550 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system is still supported.

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear smooth, plys and cords will show soon.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,989 miles

1 exhaust mounting bracket broke at weld.as marked

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,293 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s 121 o/s 203= 40% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 37,273 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s 121 o/s 203= 40% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,789 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 34,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 31,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 28,592 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 25,430 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,367 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

long travel on park brake

oil leak(near gearbox)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 19,713 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front wipers poor

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,713 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front wipers poor

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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KR56 RFF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KR56 RFF, 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 KR56 RFF registered?

KR56 RFF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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