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KW56 VAE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,155 mi
Last recorded138,155 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 VAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 138,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 133,809 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 128,256 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 123,930 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 119,052 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,830 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 102,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 92,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,540 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,178 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 49,258 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,357 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,439 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,416 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,227 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,760 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,809 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 VAE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 VAE, 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

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What year was KW56 VAE registered?

KW56 VAE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2007.

Is KW56 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW56 VAE 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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