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KW56 TXL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,479 mi
Last recorded72,479 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 72,479 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 72,414 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,110 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Dec 2021 69,100 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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,889 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 61,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,842 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 45,129 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,952 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,393 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,616 miles

inner edge both front tyres

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,350 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,601 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in sidewall

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 TXL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

KW56 TXL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 2007.

Is KW56 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW56 TXL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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