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ML56 KWJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,265 mi
Last recorded209,265 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 KWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 209,265 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 209,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 207,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 203,417 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 203,415 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres are worn low on inner edges of tread areas

Pass 20 Dec 2011 195,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 164,891 miles

Spongey servic brake

Fail 29 Dec 2010 164,891 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 119,118 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 119,118 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)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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ML56 KWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML56 KWJ, 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 ML56 KWJ registered?

ML56 KWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is ML56 KWJ safe to buy?

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