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KW56 CNF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,111 mi
Last recorded138,111 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 CNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 138,111 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 129,370 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 129,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 123,480 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 119,230 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,205 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 115,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 107,237 miles

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

Front and rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 21 Apr 2018 99,784 miles

undershields fitted obscuring some componrnts

Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,685 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2017 95,682 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 31 May 2016 90,881 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,922 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,969 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,644 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 59,419 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front inner & outer tyre edges slightly worn

suspect front brake pads weaaring low

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2011 40,834 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,586 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 27,586 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 CNF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CNF, 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 CNF registered?

KW56 CNF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is KW56 CNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW56 CNF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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