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KW56 ERU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,387 mi
Last recorded130,387 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 130,387 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 124,530 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 117,656 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 117,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 117,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,471 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge + cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres wearing

Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,762 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,896 miles

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

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

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

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,838 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,948 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 62,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 52,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear coil springs corroded,rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,422 miles

rear coil springs corroded,rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,875 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 32,004 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 ERU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

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

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