CarVerify

Free Car Check

KW56 UAK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,896 mi
Last recorded115,896 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 UAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 115,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 115,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 114,167 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 111,021 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 108,095 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 104,532 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,312 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 16 Sep 2019 99,221 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 99,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,224 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,193 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 79,941 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear small nail in tyre

Offside slight play in steering rack

hand brake pedal doesnt return 100% by its self with out a little help

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,675 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 71,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,084 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 66,084 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,612 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,643 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 53,147 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,458 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 29,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 31,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,959 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,766 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 23,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KW56 UAK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KW56 UAK?

You can check the full history of KW56 UAK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KW56 UAK registered?

KW56 UAK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2007.

Is KW56 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW56 UAK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW56 UAK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KW56 UAK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.