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MV56 TVE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,164 mi
Last recorded104,164 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 TVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 104,164 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,367 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 99,269 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,710 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 86,171 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,340 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,197 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,449 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 66,449 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,602 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 51,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 51,068 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 41,815 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 31,815 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 31,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TVE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TVE, 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 MV56 TVE registered?

MV56 TVE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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