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KW56 UEC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,949 mi
Last recorded105,949 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 105,949 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 105,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,159 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 96,982 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.74 % needs to be under 0.20 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 90,495 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 90,347 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,699 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,693 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,849 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

undertray present

Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

undertray present

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,371 miles

engine covers fitted

parking brake efficiency at 19% , advised adjustment or repair

undercovers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 65,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers fitted

parking brake efficiency at 19% , advised adjustment or repair

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,809 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroding

front number plate cracked

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 20 Jan 2015 61,809 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroding

front number plate cracked

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 29 Jan 2014 51,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,184 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,006 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,884 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 27,329 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 UEC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

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

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