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KT56 LXB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,923 mi
Last recorded185,923 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 185,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 May 2023 178,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and n/s/f flexy worn. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 178,184 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint and gator split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and n/s/f flexy worn. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 168,899 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 168,899 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 151,450 miles

Central Front coolant light on dash

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 136,059 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 136,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 119,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror glass has faded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,569 miles

Offside wing mirror is deteriorated but not seriously effecting the drivers view to the rear

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,654 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,892 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,939 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,010 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 42,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,492 miles

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

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

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 LXB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KT56 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

KT56 LXB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 2007.

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