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LB56 FSZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,440 mi
Last recorded76,440 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 FSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 76,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 72,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,674 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,155 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 80,155 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 74,565 miles

undertrays covering some components

various oil leaks

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear really badly corroded from brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroeded

Nearside Front door mirror slightly loose

Nearside Front drop link has small split

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear really badly corroded from brake hose foward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door mirror slightly loose

Offside Front drop link gaiter slightly split and leaking a small amount of grease

battery slightly insecure but not fouling

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear brake hoses badly perished

child seats fitted to rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of seat belts

temperature gauge showing very hot did not hear fan cut in

Pass 27 Nov 2018 69,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 69,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,002 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,254 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff damp

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,879 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 43,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 36,062 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,333 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 28,333 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,569 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,555 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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LB56 FSZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB56 FSZ, 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 LB56 FSZ registered?

LB56 FSZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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