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KS56 WHU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,759 mi
Last recorded121,759 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 WHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 121,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 121,265 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 121,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 118,092 miles

Central Front CENTRE GRILLE DAMAGED

Nearside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Offside Front OSF JACKING POINT DAMAGED

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,366 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside rear. Brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,995 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 107,882 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 99,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads are starting to wear thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are very near legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,788 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 89,138 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 89,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 79,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,269 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 65,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,829 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,715 miles

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

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

rear brake discs scored but pads ok

rear wiper arm stiff and washer leaking into tailgate

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,107 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,726 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 31,644 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

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

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