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LS56 XMW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,849 mi
Last recorded149,849 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 XMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 149,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 142,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 142,805 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 139,288 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 135,881 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 131,652 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,868 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,604 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 120,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,630 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,874 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 99,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam [re-positioned bulb] (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,200 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,846 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 62,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,102 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,563 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)

covers over door sills

nearside front tyre near wear indicators

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,540 miles

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

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 XMW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

LS56 XMW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2007.

Is LS56 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 XMW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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