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KT56 GNO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,811 mi
Last recorded147,811 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 GNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 147,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 147,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 141,428 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 141,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 135,352 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 135,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BACK ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BACK ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 126,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,846 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 119,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,057 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 114,052 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 110,247 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 110,246 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 101,711 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 93,960 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 93,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,843 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,480 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,537 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 78,366 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 74,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,517 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,990 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 64,990 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,462 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,695 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,695 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs and pads worn

nsr coil spring catching lower arm over bumps

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 GNO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GNO, 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 GNO registered?

KT56 GNO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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