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KT56 GGV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,322 mi
Last recorded105,322 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 GGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 105,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FOUR. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator need attention.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Indicator damaged.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded.

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 105,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FOUR. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator need attention.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Indicator damaged.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded.

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 90,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Cannot adjust headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,227 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 5 Jan 2023 80,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 74,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,304 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel accident damage

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,336 miles

offside and nearside rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 62,265 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting the screen (8.2.3)

offside and nearside rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,299 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 55,299 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

nearside wing morror missing

Fail 14 Feb 2014 45,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,343 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 33,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,950 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,468 miles

FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHES CRACKING

N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD ON OUTER EDGE AND CUT IN SIDE WALL

Fail 1 Feb 2010 23,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHES CRACKING

N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD ON OUTER EDGE AND CUT IN SIDE WALL

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 GGV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KT56 GGV, 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 GGV registered?

KT56 GGV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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