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KT56 MLX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,339 mi
Last recorded209,339 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 209,339 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 209,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 203,726 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 200,012 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 200,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 196,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 196,637 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 192,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 184,541 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 180,521 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 180,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 168,671 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 155,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre side wall cut but not to cords

Pass 1 Jul 2014 139,119 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 113,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 90,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,121 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 51,175 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 MLX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

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

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