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LS56 XKL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,629 mi
Last recorded148,629 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 XKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 148,629 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 148,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underbody of vehicle & parts are getting corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2023 146,942 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel , some adjustment might be required

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underbody of vehicle & parts are getting corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 145,365 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel , some adjustment might be required .

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underbody of vehicle & parts are getting corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 143,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,150 miles

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

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

Factory fitted plastic covers fitted on underbody of vehicle making limited inspection of some items

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Under wheel arch cover broken & partially missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 142,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose on end (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Factory fitted plastic covers fitted on underbody of vehicle making limited inspection of some items

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Under wheel arch cover broken & partially missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 138,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes by fuel tank , slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 138,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes by fuel tank , slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 136,382 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 134,139 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 134,065 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom one (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 129,491 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cracking to the outer sidewalls

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 May 2015 123,463 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 123,424 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 117,635 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 112,037 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 106,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 95,270 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 XKL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LS56 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

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

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