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KR56 VPT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,106 mi
Last recorded142,106 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 VPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 142,106 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 139,942 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 139,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 137,122 miles

MIL light indicates a fault

Fail 20 Sep 2024 137,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side 113 kg and 122 kg both not locking = 13% needs to be 16% (1.4.1 (a))

MIL light indicates a fault

Pass 25 Sep 2023 133,375 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 126,366 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 126,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 123,989 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 120,138 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 116,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 112,168 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2018 112,167 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,480 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 103,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 97,521 miles

Cant see bottom of rear coil springs.

Sill covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Aug 2014 91,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,753 miles

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

tested wet engine pan and floor pans fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,809 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 35,370 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 VPT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

KR56 VPT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is KR56 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 VPT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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