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KW56 XTJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,696 mi
Last recorded159,696 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 XTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 159,696 miles

Front BOTTOM ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Apr 2023 159,696 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front BOTTOM ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 15 Oct 2022 144,803 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 130,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 130,461 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 115,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 114,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Mounting D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Mounting D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Downward facing ball joint in hub - Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 97,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 76,979 miles

N/S/R springlink joint has slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2019 76,934 miles

N/S/R springlink joint has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 76,933 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R springlink joint has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,488 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement t.c.a bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement t.c.a bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,435 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 36,955 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 36,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,802 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,605 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,600 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,793 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

KW56 XTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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