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KS56 TAU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

177,268 mi
Last recorded177,268 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 TAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 177,268 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))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 170,775 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2024 160,408 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,707 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 137,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 120,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 109,307 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 100,154 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,775 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre nearly bold on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2016 65,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre nearly bold on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 54,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,840 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,329 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 24,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KS56 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

KS56 TAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2007.

Is KS56 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 TAU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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