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LD56 VDV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,262 mi
Last recorded172,262 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 172,262 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 167,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 156,645 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

o-s-f tyre worn low on edges

oil leak

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 1 Dec 2020 156,645 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

o-s-f suspension arm rear bush

o-s-f tyre worn low on edges

oil leak

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 16 Dec 2019 146,369 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 146,346 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 132,274 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,686 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 126,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 119,531 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 112,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Jan 2016 112,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,028 miles

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 10 Dec 2013 97,615 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs lamp

Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,805 miles

both front brake discs are lipped but braking effort was very good and balanced

Fail 6 May 2011 67,025 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 78,242 miles

engine mangment light stays on in dash

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,579 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

full underbody shields fitted

offside front worn outer edge

tested under wet conditions

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,668 miles

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

full underbody shields fitted

offside front worn outer edge

tested under wet conditions

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,912 miles

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)

full underbody shields fitted

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,961 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 19,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,252 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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LD56 VDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LD56 VDV, 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 LD56 VDV registered?

LD56 VDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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