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LS56 YHY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,667 mi
Last recorded70,667 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 YHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 70,667 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,727 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 57,627 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 41,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 36,639 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,735 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 24,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 24,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,182 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 20,152 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,995 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 30 Jan 2010 14,978 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)

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 YHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

LS56 YHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is LS56 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 YHY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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