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MW56 ZFA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,060 mi
Last recorded202,060 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 ZFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 202,060 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 190,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 190,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 176,270 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 176,238 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 164,693 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f + o/s/r brake discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear flexi hoses split slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both inner steering rack arms slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 162,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip wrong patttern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both links play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer pipe bracket weld split (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f + o/s/r brake discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear flexi hoses split slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both inner steering rack arms slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 150,103 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 139,019 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 134,167 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cut nearside rear tyre tread

exhaust flexy section deteriorating and starting to blow

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2016 115,784 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are cutting out the edges slightly

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,462 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 94,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 79,777 miles

high level brake lamp has 1 led not working

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,313 miles

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

both rear springs rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,744 miles

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

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

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 ZFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFA, 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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MW56 ZFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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