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KS56 WJA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,152 mi
Last recorded99,152 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,152 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 99,152 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,546 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Middle to rear exhaust bracket rotted off.

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

Nearside bonnet catch not locking.

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

Offside front bumper trim loose.

Outer sill covers fitted.

Slight lipping to all brake disc.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 72,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,867 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,713 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 51,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,975 miles

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

front discs worn [ lipped ]

rear discs inner surfacs corroeded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,600 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Near side front fog lamp lens cracked.

Off side front tyre inner tread worn.

slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 25,600 miles

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

**OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH OF 1.6MM ON CENTRE 75%.**.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Near side front fog lamp lens cracked.

Off side front tyre inner tread worn.

slight gearbox oil leak.

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 WJA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

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

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