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KT56 CTO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,198 mi
Last recorded146,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 CTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 146,198 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 146,198 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 133,396 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 133,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 126,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s d nushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 126,565 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s d nushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 108,388 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 108,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,167 miles

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

Front tyres worn inner and outer edges

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 96,167 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres worn inner and outer edges

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2012 51,042 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 39,062 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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KT56 CTO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KT56 CTO, 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 KT56 CTO registered?

KT56 CTO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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