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LB56 VGX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,452 mi
Last recorded144,452 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 VGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 144,452 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 136,759 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 136,748 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 134,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 129,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 115,596 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 115,388 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,277 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,958 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear quite close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 9 Nov 2017 95,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,355 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 24 Nov 2015 89,015 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,038 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,772 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 80,772 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,660 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,101 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,170 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of wear.

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 VGX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VGX, 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 LB56 VGX registered?

LB56 VGX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2007.

Is LB56 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB56 VGX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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