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KS56 URF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,692 mi
Last recorded181,692 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 URF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 181,692 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 181,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 180,144 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 175,585 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 158,354 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on edge

Fail 12 Sep 2016 158,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on edge

Pass 5 May 2015 146,449 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 146,449 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,877 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 134,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 8 Apr 2013 114,864 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 21 Apr 2012 98,340 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outter edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,138 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,566 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 54,564 miles

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

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 URF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 URF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS56 URF registered?

KS56 URF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is KS56 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 URF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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