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LS56 UHW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,338 mi
Last recorded111,338 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 UHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 111,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 105,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 73,865 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,517 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,474 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scrubbed + cut (no cords visible)

o/s/f tyre cracking + worn off on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 55,937 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scrubbed + cut (no cords visible)

o/s/f tyre cracking + worn off on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,198 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 43,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,740 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 25,193 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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LS56 UHW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LS56 UHW, 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 LS56 UHW registered?

LS56 UHW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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