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LY56 KHC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,927 mi
Last recorded198,927 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 KHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 198,927 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 195,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 192,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 179,650 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 179,650 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 167,994 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 139,080 miles

slight play in nearside front hub

tyres 225/45r17 offside front bald on edge 245/40r17 nearside rear 2.5mm

Pass 14 Jan 2014 118,432 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 9 Jan 2013 98,972 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

dash brake warning light on

nearside front tyre outter wall cut

plastic covers on both outter sills

Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,737 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

dash brake warning light on

nearside front tyre outter wall cut

plastic covers on both outter sills

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,417 miles

front no plate cover split

tyres cut in nearside front outter wall

tyres front 225/45/17 both bald on edge tracking maybe out

Fail 17 Jan 2011 70,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front no plate cover split

tyres cut in nearside front outter wall

tyres front 225/45/17 both bald on edge tracking maybe out

tyres rear 245/40/17 nail in offside rear & cut in outter wall

Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight travel on handbrake

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 KHC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KHC, 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 KHC registered?

LY56 KHC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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