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KW56 WJL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

286,520 mi
Last recorded286,520 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 WJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 286,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm marked with yeiiow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 286,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm marked with yeiiow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 278,359 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 270,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear and nearside front brake disc back plates slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 270,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear and nearside front brake disc back plates slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 265,463 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front brake disc back plate becoming corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight damage on offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2020 265,463 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front brake disc back plate becoming corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight damage on offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2019 260,948 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front upper suspension mounts creaking

Pass 11 Aug 2018 254,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake hoses sligtly deteriorated both sides

emissions to clean to register

Fail 11 Aug 2018 254,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake hoses sligtly deteriorated both sides

emissions to clean to register

Pass 14 Aug 2017 248,367 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Steel Arm (Front Suspension) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Steel Arm (Front Suspension) (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 226,634 miles

baby seat fitted nearside rear

damage on nearside rear bumper

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

nearside front disc back plate becoming corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge close to limits

offside washer jet weak but sufficient water on screen

rear pads look worn

slight imbalance on parkbrake

various plastics underneath damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2016 226,633 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)

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

baby seat fitted nearside rear

damage on nearside rear bumper

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

nearside front disc back plate becoming corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge close to limits

offside washer jet weak but sufficient water on screen

rear pads look worn

slight imbalance on parkbrake

various plastics underneath damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2015 208,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres weraing

offside mirror indicator came when checking mirror security

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 131,313 miles

rear pads look worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 160,188 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 123,873 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Pass 16 Dec 2010 96,061 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 29 Dec 2009 71,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 WJL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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