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KW56 BPV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,084 mi
Last recorded107,084 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 BPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 107,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens deteriorating affecting clarity of beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog bed ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 85,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,549 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 76,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 68,846 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 68,846 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 65,779 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 65,778 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 61,995 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 61,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 59,126 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 55,662 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 55,662 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 51,380 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 47,443 miles

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres.

Fail 30 Dec 2015 47,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 44,755 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 39,643 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 34,497 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 29,629 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 29,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,856 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 22,310 miles

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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KW56 BPV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KW56 BPV, 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 KW56 BPV registered?

KW56 BPV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2007.

Is KW56 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW56 BPV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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