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KW56 EXX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,247 mi
Last recorded165,247 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 EXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 165,247 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 160,551 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 147,048 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 223,307 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand break little slack

Pass 1 Nov 2021 222,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 222,044 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 215,507 miles

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 211,361 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm wearbars

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose over axle rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank to front rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

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

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm wearbars

Fail 30 Oct 2019 211,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose over axle rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank to front rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm wearbars

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

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm wearbars

Pass 2 Nov 2018 206,243 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres near to 2mm wearbars

Fail 30 Oct 2018 206,236 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass discoloured and burnt round edges (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear both tyres near to 2mm wearbars

Pass 16 Oct 2017 199,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 192,208 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 192,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too far left (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 181,383 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/f wheel arch cover damage.

o/s/f suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated.

slight movement in n/s/f suspension arm front bush.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 181,380 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/f wheel arch cover damage.

o/s/f suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated.

slight movement in n/s/f suspension arm front bush.

slight play in n/s/r drop link.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 169,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs scored/corroded, pads ok at this time

Fail 16 Jan 2015 169,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges & slight distortion

rear brake discs scored/corroded, pads ok at this time

Pass 13 Jan 2014 155,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 155,606 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 143,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs slightly coroded on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2012 129,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake flexi pipe slightly twisted

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 128,688 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 102,029 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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 EXX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EXX, 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 EXX registered?

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

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