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KW56 TXZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,239 mi
Last recorded176,239 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 176,239 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front anti-roll bar (D bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front anti-roll bar (D bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both bonnet gas struts inoperative.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear brake hose cracking/perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside rear brake hose cracking/perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal anti-slip worn. (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 17% just meet requirements (adjustment needed)

Pass 30 Jul 2024 167,161 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front and offside front Anti-roll bar (D bushes worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear and offside rear brake hose cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 17% just ment requirements (adjustment needed)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated (ball joint facing downwards (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 158,755 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear and offside rear brake hose cracking/perishing x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear upper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp unit lens damaged

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside rear and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 158,755 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear and offside rear brake hose cracking/perishing x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear upper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp unit lens damaged

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside rear and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 150,738 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 139,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 130,683 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 118,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 104,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play steel arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear

front tyres scrubbing around inner treads.

Fail 9 May 2018 104,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement still arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play steel arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear

front tyres scrubbing around inner treads.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,799 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 82,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 74,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 67,384 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,683 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,731 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,183 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 TXZ 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 88.9%.

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 TXZ, 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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KW56 TXZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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