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KR56 VJZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

186,122 mi
Last recorded186,122 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 186,122 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welding repairs (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear differential misting of oil

Pass 18 Dec 2023 177,916 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened weld repair both sides, also coated (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 170,065 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 161,563 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 161,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 155,483 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 150,228 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 135,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 118,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 106,157 miles

offside rear coil spring slight corrosion

wet under vehicle during inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,870 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,126 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,657 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 69,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,046 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,958 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,714 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,376 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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KR56 VJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 KR56 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

KR56 VJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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