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MW56 XHR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,684 mi
Last recorded178,684 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 XHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 178,684 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 178,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 177,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 177,978 miles

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

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wing to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 171,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 164,366 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 164,366 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 152,077 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 143,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 120,046 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,771 miles

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

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

offside rear disc inner not wearing fully

Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,281 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,460 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 71,460 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,255 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 62,899 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Nearside rear suspension coil spring slightly rubbing on bottom arm

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 62,899 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Nearside rear suspension coil spring slightly rubbing on bottom arm

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,274 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o\s\f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 23 Dec 2009 42,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 42,343 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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MW56 XHR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW56 XHR, 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 MW56 XHR registered?

MW56 XHR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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