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KS56 OZP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,885 mi
Last recorded86,885 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 OZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 86,885 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 86,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 83,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,447 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 82,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 80,841 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,454 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 79,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treads on 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking to cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,545 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,555 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 77,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,295 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

O/S/F Anti roll bar gator splitting

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,125 miles

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

Full length undertrays preventing full inspection

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

Non standard routed O/S/R to centre brake pipe fitted.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,125 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Full length undertrays preventing full inspection

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

Pass 16 May 2016 72,736 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 72,735 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2015 70,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2015 70,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 65,247 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 65,247 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,140 miles

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

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 OZP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OZP, 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 OZP registered?

KS56 OZP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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The MOT history for KS56 OZP shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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