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LS56 XMU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,648 mi
Last recorded142,648 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 XMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 142,648 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 139,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 139,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,551 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 133,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 130,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 120,467 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 120,467 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,344 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 113,344 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 100,517 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,183 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,868 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 78,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,915 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,971 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 25,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 14,053 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)

Oil leak

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 XMU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XMU, 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 LS56 XMU registered?

LS56 XMU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2007.

Is LS56 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 XMU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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