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KW56 BVG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

172,449 mi
Last recorded172,449 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 BVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 172,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 158,816 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 151,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 143,924 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 132,120 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Aug 2020 116,478 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 116,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 105,678 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 97,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 85,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,414 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,310 miles

All brake pads to be checked

Offside rear tyre 3.2mm,,,,Nearside rear tyre 2.6mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,341 miles

Both front tyres low on edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,527 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,591 miles

Nearside handrake effort 150kg offside effort 173kg

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,370 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 BVG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KW56 BVG, 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 KW56 BVG registered?

KW56 BVG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2007.

Is KW56 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW56 BVG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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