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KW56 FTX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,958 mi
Last recorded95,958 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 FTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 95,958 miles

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

Offside Front seat tilt mechanism not working

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened lower rod/adjustable tracking rod, connecting to rear sub frame bent ( chalked ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 95,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front seat tilt mechanism not working

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened lower rod/adjustable tracking rod, connecting to rear sub frame bent ( chalked ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 86,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 86,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm, plus excessive play in ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,836 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 70,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 55,513 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,513 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,333 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,172 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,697 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,937 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 18,021 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 FTX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

KW56 FTX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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