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KS56 WHP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,419 mi
Last recorded112,419 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 WHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 112,419 miles

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

Nearside handbrake effort

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

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,291 miles

n/s hand brake effort

Fail 20 Dec 2017 106,291 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s hand brake effort

Pass 28 Dec 2016 99,825 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 99,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 94,717 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 94,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2014 89,768 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,716 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 84,659 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,588 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking around inner sidewall, cords not exposed

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,482 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,744 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,231 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 WHP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP registered?

KS56 WHP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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