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KT56 LXM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,465 mi
Last recorded147,465 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT56 LXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 147,465 miles

high level brake light not working but no wiring to it

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2021 147,465 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

high level brake light not working but no wiring to it

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2020 139,979 miles

rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 31 Jul 2020 139,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,130 miles

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

o/s/f brake slight bind

rear brake hoses perishing

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2018 117,502 miles

all tyres wearing low

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2017 104,167 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 2mm

chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,139 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 91,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,952 miles

chips in front windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2015 77,952 miles

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

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

chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 59,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

offside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

offside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front tyres split(not to cords)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,210 miles

Nearside 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 LXM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT56 LXM registered?

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

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