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KW56 FSD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

155,868 mi
Last recorded155,868 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 FSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 155,868 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 155,847 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 149,280 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 149,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 142,383 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 142,383 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 133,623 miles

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack track rod ball end

Fail 29 Sep 2018 133,623 miles

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack track rod ball end

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 125,499 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 May 2016 119,838 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 119,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,572 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 116,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 104,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,892 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 97,778 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 91,316 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 91,299 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,325 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 74,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,817 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 34,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FSD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FSD, 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 FSD registered?

KW56 FSD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is KW56 FSD safe to buy?

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