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KW56 ERJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,020 mi
Last recorded120,020 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 ERJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 111,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 111,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 102,602 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

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

Washers Borderline

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,811 miles

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

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

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

windscreen washers borderline

Pass 11 Apr 2020 92,209 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 92,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,655 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 81,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,166 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 74,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,364 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,267 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,738 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,319 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Both front wiper blades smearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 60,311 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Both front wiper blades smearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,338 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,835 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,227 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 37,047 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 ERJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ERJ, 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 ERJ registered?

KW56 ERJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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