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KW56 SRO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,247 mi
Last recorded117,247 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 117,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 115,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 114,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 113,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 111,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,046 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 104,046 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,254 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,255 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components.

Slight play in the osf suspension arm ball joint. (chalked)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 98,248 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components.

Slight play in the osf suspension arm ball joint. (chalked)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,540 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Osf tyre valve deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,382 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,874 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,502 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,572 miles

Advise n/s front mirror indicator strip as condensation

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 SRO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW56 SRO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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