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MV56 AWC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,301 mi
Last recorded216,301 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 AWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2022 216,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D-Buhes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 211,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 209,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Feb 2020 205,575 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 197,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2018 190,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 180,323 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 161,825 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides rear arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 135,693 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,554 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,262 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 69,118 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,388 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,577 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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MV56 AWC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,149cc 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 MV56 AWC, 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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MV56 AWC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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