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MT56 NWS

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,292 mi
Last recorded70,292 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 NWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 70,292 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 70,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 68,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,974 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 66,974 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 65,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake warning light inoperative

Fail 13 Jul 2023 65,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake warning light inoperative

Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,602 miles

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

Rear Both rear rigid brake pipes to the callipers are starting to rust

Under panels fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2022 63,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Both rear rigid brake pipes to the callipers are starting to rust

Under panels fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2021 61,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,043 miles

under trays fitted

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,960 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 54,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,679 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 50,679 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,796 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 45,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,573 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,290 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,829 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,921 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,413 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 7,454 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 5,771 miles

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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MT56 NWS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MT56 NWS, 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 MT56 NWS registered?

MT56 NWS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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