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KS56 OYO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,436 mi
Last recorded188,436 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 OYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 188,436 miles

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

Main fuel line ferrells at rear in poor condition, advise replacing ASAP before they leak.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise removing plastic cover to fully inspect condition of arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise removing plastic cover to fully inspect condition of arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brakes 37% inbalance, advise repair.

Fail 10 Dec 2025 188,434 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken and blowing on joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction lots of air freshners around internal mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed in 2 places and very corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Main fuel line ferrells at rear in poor condition, advise replacing ASAP before they leak.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise removing plastic cover to fully inspect condition of arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacing ASAP> (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise removing plastic cover to fully inspect condition of arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brakes 37% inbalance, advise repair.

Pass 11 Dec 2024 178,201 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 178,201 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction loads on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 171,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 171,787 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 165,008 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 164,931 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fuel pipe connectors corroded

brake pad light on

engine management light on out side fail year

slight corrosion to rear suspension component mountings

Pass 9 Dec 2020 158,832 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 158,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 149,033 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 134,284 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 134,283 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 125,298 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 113,464 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,949 miles

brake judder on front and rear discs

rear tyres close limit

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,562 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 92,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,864 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,355 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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KS56 OYO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KS56 OYO, 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 KS56 OYO registered?

KS56 OYO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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The MOT history for KS56 OYO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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