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KW56 ERK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,307 mi
Last recorded110,307 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 110,307 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear surface rust

Pass 16 Jun 2025 109,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 107,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear from brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 106,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 106,185 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 104,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 100,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 99,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 97,370 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 95,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,192 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

service brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Fail 19 Jun 2017 93,167 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2nd from rear support bracket corroded and snapped (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror insecure os (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid osf (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

centre rear stop light lense damaged and slightly insecure, taped

engine cover and undertrays

nsr tyre nail

osf tyre worn outer edge

service brake pedal rubber taken wear

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,627 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,627 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,733 miles

engine mgt light on dashboard

nsr tyre 3mm tread depth

osr tyre 2mm tread depth

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 11 Jun 2015 80,733 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber wearing

engine mgt light on dashboard

nsr tyre 3mm tread depth

osr tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,012 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advice near side and off side front brake discs.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,108 miles

near side and off side front brake discs lipped on the inside. pass and advice.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,108 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side and off side front brake discs lipped on the inside. pass and advice.

Pass 2 Jan 2010 34,259 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 ERK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ERK, 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 ERK registered?

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

Is KW56 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW56 ERK 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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