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LY56 KFO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,844 mi
Last recorded153,844 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 KFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 153,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 146,457 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 85,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 85,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 82,391 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 82,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,970 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 76,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,273 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 72,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front plastic cover insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,107 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 63,804 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2018 63,740 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,658 miles

EM Light on

plastic under guards fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 58,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement rear brakes lock up when reversing or manoeuvring backwards (3.5.1k)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

EM Light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic under guards fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,214 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,767 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,178 miles

advise front screen chipped

advise near side rear tyre,outer side wall damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2014 33,174 miles

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

advise front screen chipped

advise near side rear tyre,outer side wall damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front tyre perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,970 miles

advise front screen chipped

Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,753 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 16,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,151 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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LY56 KFO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY56 KFO, 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 LY56 KFO registered?

LY56 KFO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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