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KW56 EXG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,789 mi
Last recorded186,789 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 EXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 186,789 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 185,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 180,817 miles

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

steering noisey

Pass 19 May 2023 177,462 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 175,425 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 162,896 miles

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 15 Apr 2020 150,774 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 134,977 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 134,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 117,045 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 114,851 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 99,742 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 99,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 81,303 miles

emmissions to clean to test

Fail 26 May 2015 81,303 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emmissions to clean to test

Pass 20 May 2014 72,278 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 59,962 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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,855 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 38,378 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,910 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 EXG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

KW56 EXG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is KW56 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW56 EXG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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